Senior Specialist, Procurement

About the role

The Senior Specialist of Procurement plays a crucial role in driving strong individual contributor contributions under the guidance and direction of the Director of Global Procurement. They will navigate complex procurement requirements, partner across the organization, and deliver strategic, compliant, and efficient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Global Procurement in executing procurement initiatives and cost-saving programs across North America.
• Review and approve complex, high-value supplier partnerships and agreements, negotiate and award agreements on behalf of the corporation.
• Own the North American RFQ process from start to finish for Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
• Qualify vendors through cost and service, evaluating both qualitative and quantitative aspects of suppliers prior to award to ensure no disruption to existing service levels.
• Study product roadmap, development strategy, and innovation needs, and develop supplier matrix strategies to provide options that deliver on business goals.
• Maintain a regular contact rhythm with the existing supplier base through check-in calls—monthly at minimum, more frequently for high-priority markets, and weekly during the implementation of new agents to ensure a smooth transition.
• Lead business reviews, and support the Director of Procurement in developing annual strategy meeting goals and objectives.
• Monitor vendor service quality and performance metrics and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, service quality, and procurement processes.
• Validate all system and operational requirements—both with internal and external stakeholders—to ensure each vendor is properly set up for service in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, partnering with operations to identify and resolve system and agent constraints.
• Report on performance to ensure targets are being met and that action items are identified to resolve constraints across all markets.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing leadership experience, preferably within the logistics or transportation industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Accountable with a strong ownership mindset and focus on results.
• Data-driven, execution-focused, and pragmatic.
• High proficiency with Google Workspace applications, particularly Google Sheets, as well as other business software and productivity tools.
• Willingness to learn and leverage AI-powered tools, including Claude, to improve efficiency, reporting, and day-to-day workflows.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract structuring skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications a plus.

Role Details

This position is within the Yield Management department, reports to the Director of Global Procurement, and works closely with Driver Operations, Commercial Operations, and external logistics vendors throughout the United States. The role is flexible to remote with in the US.

Success Metrics

• Implement and execute final small/mid-size market RFPs across the US.
• Establish regular performance reviews with all finalized Vendors for their respective markets to monitor invoicing, service, and longstanding cost control initiatives.
• Implement the Brokerage Strategy to achieve cost savings and reduce usages.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000-$110,000 + 10% Bonus opportunity.
• High-quality health, dental, and vision plan options.
• Open PTO.
• 401K with company match.

Core Values

• We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
• We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
• We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
• We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
• We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.

About Airspace

Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that's redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors. Airspace has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m. The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than ever before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to make an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.

Core Values

• We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
• We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
• We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
• We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
• We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.