What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Procurement Specialist position at James River Petroleum?
Company Overview
Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow.
Position Summary
JRP is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers supporting our fuel delivery operations. This role will oversee carrier relationships, negotiate transportation rates, maintain agreements, coordinate billing, and monitor market conditions to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions.
Why Join JRP?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Stable, long-term career opportunity
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Compensation
$70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers and transportation providers.
- Solicit bids and negotiate freight rates, fuel surcharges, and other transportation costs.
- Establish and maintain carrier agreements, pricing, and approved rates.
- Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary carrier options to support Dispatch and operational needs.
- Monitor transportation market conditions, rates, and availability to support pricing and forecasting.
- Analyze historical transportation data and market trends to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
- Coordinate with Billing to verify, reconcile, and resolve carrier invoices.
- Partner with Procurement, Dispatch, Billing, and IT to improve transportation processes, controls, and reporting.
- Maintain accurate carrier, rate, contract, and related transportation information within applicable systems.
- Support operational continuity by identifying transportation resources and alternatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with carrier management, freight rates, transportation markets, or third-party transportation preferred.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
This is primarily an office-based role within a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment requiring regular communication with internal teams, carriers, and business partners.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000