Procure TL/LTL/Parcel services to offer best in class solutions forprospective and existing customers- Manage, develop, coordinate, and optimize carrier relationships.Classifycarriers by role (strategic, niche, etc.) and invest time as appropriate.
- Develop strategic Top to Top relationships with key carriers.Lead effortsto develop strong relationships at all levels - executive levels at carrierand Crane, execution focused meetings between carrier Sales / Ops andCrane account teams.
- Identify new carriers to add to the core carrier base or to migrate fromnon-strategic to strategic roles.
- Monitor the purchased transportation spend of assigned carriers.
- Work directly with compliance to help identify and fix carrier issues relatedto tender acceptance and carrier service percentages- Lead or assist in problem resolution between accounts and carriers.
- Identify available capacity for difficult lanes and recommend carriers- Assist in the efforts to confirm committed capacity, negotiate carriercontracts and rates

📌 Procurement Manager - Ground Cross- Border (Xico)
🏢 Crane Worldwide Logistics
📍 Xico