Carrier Procurement Representative

Purpose Statement

Work independently and as part of a team to source/secure qualified carriers to transport freight in a timely manner while maximizing margins, developing relationships, and minimizing risks.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Source (new and existing) carriers to build a pipeline/network for supporting ROAR customers and to pre-plan the use of carrier equipment for efficiency.

• Analyze market trends through load history, carrier contact, and industry-related publications to better understand the marketplace and what affects rates to make informed buying decisions.

• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with carriers to expand fleet usage.

• Aggressive rate negotiations with carrier partners to hit target booking prices.

• Required to make a high volume of outbound calls to capture truckload capacity via business directories, load boards, contact lists, leads, referrals, carrier lists, relationships, etc.

• Gather Carriers’ daily and weekly truckload capacity/availability to upload into our TMS.

• Understand and execute ROAR’s carrier set-up and compliance procedures and guidelines.

• Dispatch drivers with a high-level of detail and input all pertinent driver/shipment details into the TMS system and continue monitoring, communicating and updating until completion.

• Be a problem-solver and solutions-provider, thinking critically to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions to all customers, carriers, and ROAR associates.

• Other tasks as assigned by the ROAR Management team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Email System

• Work requires professional written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Must be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, dead-line driven, stressful environment. Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.