Drayage Carrier Procurement Specialist

Drayage Carrier Procurement Specialist at

COSCO SHIPPING

Lines (North America) Inc. Drayage Carrier Procurement Specialist at

COSCO SHIPPING

Lines (North America) Inc. in Secaucus, New Jersey Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Role

COSCO SHIPPING

Lines (North America) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Supply Chain (Drayage-focused) Procurement & Carrier Management team. This role is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and managing carrier/vendor relationships to support our growing drayage and supply chain operations. You will work closely with Pricing, Operations, Control Tower, and corporate teams to build and maintain a reliable, competitive, and compliant carrier network. Key Responsibilities Source, identify, and onboard new carriers and supply chain vendors Partner with Pricing, Operations, Control Tower, and corporate teams to ensure seamless onboarding, rate setup, and compliance Build and maintain a diversified, high-performing carrier network across key markets Evaluate carrier performance across service reliability, cost, capacity, and compliance Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and business reviews Support rate benchmarking and procurement strategy aligned with market conditions Negotiate carrier agreements, contracts, and rate structures Ensure all vendors meet insurance, compliance, and contractual requirements Maintain accurate system records and support data-driven decision-making Qualifications 2-5 years of experience in logistics, procurement, drayage, or supply chain vendor management Strong understanding of drayage operations, carrier landscape, and market dynamics Experience in vendor sourcing, onboarding, and performance evaluation Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and relationship management abilities Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Experience with TMS or procurement systems preferred

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health coverage

• medical, dental, and vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• for healthcare and dependent care expenses Commuter benefits
• support for mass transit and parking 401(k) retirement plan
• with a 100% company match up to 6% Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Annual Discretionary Bonus
• based on individual and company performance Company-paid life insurance
• with optional additional coverage Fully covered short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• confidential personal and work-life support