Transport Procurement Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Manage transport requests, source carrier partners, and secure competitive freight solutions for customers in a logistics environment.
Role type
Transport Procurement Manager
Builds
Freight solutions and carrier network
Domain
Logistics / Freight Forwarding
Required skills
Transport operations, carrier management, freight purchasing, negotiation, cost calculation, CRM/TMS usage, process optimization
Preferred skills
Digitalization, automation, AI tools adoption
Technologies
CRM systems, spreadsheets, Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Responsibilities
Manage incoming transport requests and identify suitable transportation solutions; Source transport capacity by requesting and evaluating quotations from carrier partners; Negotiate competitive freight rates and select appropriate transport providers; Coordinate procurement activities and ensure timely responses; Calculate selling prices and assess cost structures; Maintain accurate records of transport requests and orders; Monitor carrier performance and provide feedback; Build relationships with transport providers; Identify operational challenges and develop standardized workflows.
Seniority
Mid-level (2–5 years experience)