This role will be responsible for leading Contractual Truckload Procurement for Echo’s Managed Transportation business unit. The candidate will manage a team of analysts to source contracted capacity with both asset and non-asset truckload providers for MT’s client base.
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
The Manager of Contractual Sourcing will be responsible for leading Contractual Truckload Procurement for Echo’s Managed Transportation business unit. The candidate will manage a team of analysts to source contracted capacity with both asset and non-asset truckload providers for MT’s client base.
Duties & Responsibilities
Contributes to development of Truckload Sourcing Strategy
Prepares and executes RFPs
Develops productive relationships with carriers and brokers
Leads provider negotiation and contracting
Oversees provider onboarding and performance management
Collaborates with department leadership & clients as subject matter expert
Manage and develop a team of one
Drives continuous improvement of all related sourcing processes
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business preferred
10 years industry related experience
Minimum 5 years carrier contracting and negotiation experience
Advanced knowledge of logistics and transportation industry
Working knowledge of TMS systems, carrier connectivity options
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
May travel up to 10%
Prior utilization of procurement software is preferred
Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $112,350.00 – $138,700.00 – $165,050.00