Carrier Procurement Manager

West Coast Trans Alliance, located in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a Carrier Procurement Manager to lead the Carrier Sales team and ensure company goals are met through proper carrier vetting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a strong Carrier Compliance Vetting Policy.
• Ensure carrier vetting standards comply with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain documentation and data of carrier vetting and any exceptions made.
• Identify and correct operational or compliance risks.
• Conduct audits to ensure proper compliance with policies.
• Monitor key KPIs of carriers to ensure the best carriers are selected.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers.
• Update carrier agreements as needed in partnership with the Finance team.
• Monitor RMIS database.
• Work across branches to procure third-party carriers.
• Lead a team of Carrier Sales Representatives to achieve margin goals, maintain capacity levels, and compliance.
• Represent the Carrier Sales team in department meetings, assisting in strategic planning.
• Build new relationships with carriers.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations and requirements.
• Up to date on industry news and compliance changes.
• Ability to manage a team both remote and in-person.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills—ability to represent the company at sales visits and conferences.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers.
• Experience working in third-party logistics preferred.
• Ability to travel between branches and key markets as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly bonus based on performance.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• One work-from-home day per week after onboarding is complete.

Pay

$70,000–$80,000 base salary with quarterly bonus structure based on KPIs.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 or until work is complete.