Role: Logistics Procurement Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Middleton, Massachusetts (Office-based)

Role

One of our clients is hiring for a senior logistics procurement leader to own road transportation strategy, carrier sourcing, and cost optimization across complex, multi-modal trucking networks.

About the Role

This role leads end-to-end procurement and strategy for road transportation, including LTL, FTL, flatbed, parcel, and specialized bulk trucking. The position combines strategic sourcing, carrier negotiations, analytics, and operational partnership to drive cost efficiency, service reliability, sustainability, and compliance across a large transportation spend.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for LTL, FTL, flatbed, parcel, and bulk road transportation
Lead carrier negotiations, including rates, fuel surcharge structures, and contract terms
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking, lane analysis, and backhaul optimization
Oversee freight audit and payment systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
Partner with logistics operations and sales teams to align capacity with demand
Improve network efficiency through load consolidation, carrier diversification, and backhaul mapping
Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Manage transportation compliance across DOT, FMCSA, HOS, and hazmat regulations
Contribute to enterprise-wide logistics and procurement initiatives
Promote and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies

Ideal Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
Advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in road transportation or logistics procurement
Strong experience across LTL, FTL, parcel, flatbed, or specialized trucking
Proven negotiation and contract management expertise
Advanced data analysis skills (Excel required; Tableau, Power BI preferred)
Experience with freight audit & payment systems and predictive analytics
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Travel

Up to 25%

More About the Opportunity

High-impact ownership of road transportation procurement strategy
Exposure to large-scale, multi-modal transportation spend
Opportunity to influence cost, service, and sustainability outcomes
Collaborative environment with strong visibility to leadership

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