Senior Contractual Sourcing Manager

Echo Global Logistics
United States, Illinois, Chicago
600 West Chicago Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2025
This role will be responsible for leading Contractual Truckload Procurement for Echo's Managed Transportation business unit. The candidate will manage a team of analysts to source contracted capacity with both asset and non-asset truckload providers for MT's client base. Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. The Manager of Contractual Sourcing will be responsible for leading Contractual Truckload Procurement for Echo's Managed Transportation business unit. The candidate will manage a team of analysts to source contracted capacity with both asset and non-asset truckload providers for MT's client base. Duties & Responsibilities Contributes to development of Truckload Sourcing Strategy Prepares and executes RFPs Develops productive relationships with carriers and brokers Leads provider negotiation and contracting Oversees provider onboarding and performance management Collaborates with department leadership & clients as subject matter expert Manage and develop a team of one Drives continuous improvement of all related sourcing processes Skills & Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business preferred 10 years industry related experience Minimum 5 years carrier contracting and negotiation experience Advanced knowledge of logistics and transportation industry Working knowledge of TMS systems, carrier connectivity options Strong written and verbal communication Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel May travel up to 10% Prior utilization of procurement software is preferred Work Environment:This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers. Compensation Compensation Range: $112,350.00 - $138,700.00 - $165,050.00