Associate Specialist, Carrier Procurement

Position Overview As an Associate Specialist, Carrier Procurement at RXO, you will source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Key Responsibilities Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high‑quality freight movement process Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times; use discretion and insight when considering all factors affecting timeframe, including weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc. Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects Track back‑end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate Minimum Qualifications 1 year of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience 1 year of sales or customer service experience The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits Compensation Compensation for this role is $45,000. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. Benefits Competitive pay Paid time off includes up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, 13 days PTO for hourly employees, 15 days PTO for salaried employees, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short‑ and long‑term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account Health Reimbursement Arrangement Culture Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships. Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review RXO’s candidate privacy statement here and RXO’s Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here. #J-18808-Ljbffr RXO