PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES - Truckload (TL) Procurement - TL Carrier Relationship Management - TL Carrier Performance Management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS - Directly manage procurement specialists in Greensboro NC - Procure TL services to offer best in class solutions for prospective and existing customers - Manage, develop, coordinate, and optimize carrier relationships. Classify carriers by role (strategic, niche, etc.) and invest time as appropriate. - Develop strategic Top to Top relationships with key carriers. Lead efforts to develop strong relationships at all levels - executive levels at carrier and Transplace, execution focused meetings between carrier Sales / Ops and Transplace account teams. - Identify new carriers to add to the core carrier base or to migrate from non-strategic to strategic roles. - Monitor the purchased transportation spend of assigned carriers. - Understand customer's operational requirements and ability to align that with the Transplace carrier network - Work directly with Compliance to help identify and fix carrier issues related to tender acceptance and carrier service percentages - Lead the carrier award and validation process for Transplace business and consult on same for all other SECOE business - Understand benchmarking procedures for each customer and make daily carrier decisions that directly affects customer savings and Transplace revenue - 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 carrier contracts and rates - Liaison with account team and accounting department to resolve billing discrepancies - Perform "Ad-Hoc” Reporting as required to support account,



consulting or other initiatives - Participation in the Transplace Response to RFI and RFP for potential new 3PL customers by Create regional and national distribution lists per mode for carrier management - Assist in helping to create a Transplace carrier recruiting initiative - Help negotiate carrier rates for new and existing business - Understand and help handle implementation calls between carrier and Transplace - Handle follow up calls that are scheduled on awarded business with the carriers - Provide weekly and monthly reports to appropriate management - Handle carrier quarterly business reviews in assigned region SKILLS - Communication Skills (Ability to consistently demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors in professional and constructive manner.) - Multi-Tasking (Handles multiple tasks simultaneously. Prioritizes and organizes assignments to make efficient use of time with significant attention to detail.) - Service Orientation (Commits to and enjoys providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.) - Advanced Presentation (Includes ability to verbally communicate to internal and external customers.) - Time Management (Includes ability to manage projects independently, meet timelines, limited direct supervision...) EXPERIENCE - 1-2 years or more analyzing and managing TL transportation, either at a shipper, carrier or 3PL. Knowledge of TL industry, major carriers, cost drivers, best practices. - TRAVEL This job will require travel but does not require routine or extensive travel. Approximately 10-20% EDUCATION - Associate’s Degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience - Preferred: Bachelors in business, logistics, or another related field

📌 Procurement Lead (Monterrey)
🏢 Transplace
📍 Monterrey