What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Sourcing Manager position at Curran Recruiting?
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Transportation Sourcing Manager to lead carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives across a multi-site distribution network. This role will play a critical part in shaping transportation strategy, improving service levels, and driving measurable cost savings across freight categories.
This is a high-impact position partnering closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure efficient and scalable logistics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across transportation modes including truckload, LTL, parcel, and intermodal
- Lead carrier negotiations, including pricing, service agreements, and long-term contracts
- Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ development, bid analysis, and vendor selection
- Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation providers and third-party partners
- Analyze freight spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct market research to stay informed on carrier trends, capacity shifts, and pricing dynamics
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational and business needs
- Oversee freight contract accuracy, including rates, accessorial charges, and tariff structures
- Support freight payables processes, including validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
- Lead sourcing initiatives beyond transportation (e.g., equipment, services, facilities, or CapEx categories) as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5 years of experience in transportation sourcing, logistics procurement, or similar role
- Experience leading carrier negotiations and managing RFP/RFQ processes
- Strong understanding of freight operations, cost structures, and supply chain networks
- Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations, finance, and procurement teams
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain systems (TMS, ERP, or similar preferred)
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000