Carrier Procurement Representative

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🌲 Oregon – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🛒 Procurement

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Circle Logistics, Inc

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2011

📦 Logistics

🚗 Transport

🤝 B2B

Logistics • Transport • B2B

Circle Logistics, Inc. is a Fort Wayne, Indiana–based third-party logistics provider and asset-backed carrier that offers managed transportation and freight brokerage services. The company operates an asset fleet (about 75 power units and over 200 trailers per its materials) and hand-selects a network of roughly 300 strategic carriers to provide Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer, Auto Haul, Bulk, and Cargo Van services, plus load board and “Book It Now” features for booking. Circle emphasizes visibility through integrations with ELD and visibility partners, offers terminals across numerous U. S. cities (and Panama), serves industries including automotive, construction, and chemicals, and markets a “No Fail Service” culture focused on on-time delivery and consolidated shipping solutions for shippers.

📋 Description

• Source, qualify, onboard, and develop carrier relationships across Circle Logistics' freight network • Build and maintain a diversified carrier portfolio spanning dry van, reefer, flatbed, expedited, and specialized transportation modes • Cultivate repeat carrier relationships to enhance service consistency and freight coverage • Maintain regular communication with carriers to strengthen partnerships and identify capacity opportunities • Negotiate competitive buy rates while balancing service expectations with profitability objectives • Evaluate carrier performance, pricing, service metrics, and reliability on an ongoing basis • Partner with Fraud and Compliance teams to ensure rigorous carrier onboarding, vetting, and fraud prevention protocols • Maintain accurate and current carrier information, rate history, and documentation within the TMS • Leverage market data, load boards, and transportation indices to inform procurement decisions • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve lane profitability through strategic carrier development and pricing discipline • Support spot bid pricing, freight coverage initiatives, and procurement projects as assigned • Develop understanding of seasonal trends, regional market dynamics, fuel fluctuations, and carrier economics • Collaborate with account management and sales teams to support new and existing business opportunities • Establish and nurture long-term working relationships with asset-based carriers, owner-operators, and regional fleets • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned carrier relationships • Address service failures, disputes, and operational issues with professionalism and urgency • Maintain comprehensive carrier performance records tracking service quality, communication, acceptance rates, claims, and on-time delivery • Participate in carrier development initiatives and relationship-building activities • Build expertise in transportation operations, carrier economics, and freight market dynamics • Engage in coaching, training, and professional development opportunities to advance expertise • Adhere to standard operating procedures for sourcing, onboarding, negotiation, load coverage, and carrier performance management • Collaborate with operations and customer teams to ensure successful account implementation and service delivery • Exceed individual performance expectations related to carrier development, service metrics, and procurement activity • Support leadership with reporting, procurement initiatives, and special projects as needed

🎯 Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred) • 1–3+ years of freight brokerage, carrier procurement, transportation operations, sales, customer service, or related experience • Demonstrated experience negotiating rates and managing relationships in transportation environments • Working knowledge of carrier economics, freight markets, and transportation operations • Proficiency with TMS and CRM platforms • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including spreadsheet reporting, data analysis, and reporting tools • Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building capabilities • Strong sense of urgency with demonstrated competitive drive • Strategic problem-solving and sound decision-making ability • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions • Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail • Data-driven analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market conditions and procurement trends • Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and accountability • Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume brokerage environments • Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities

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