Freight Procurement Specialist (Trucking & Rail Transportation)

Freight Procurement Specialist (Trucking & Rail) Columbus, Ohio Overview Ohio Mulch is seeking a Freight Procurement Specialist to negotiate transportation rates and build carrier relationships that reduce freight costs across our growing network of manufacturing facilities, trucking operations, and retail locations. This role is responsible for sourcing trucking capacity, negotiating freight rates, managing carrier and broker relationships, and identifying transportation cost-saving opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with our Transportation Manager and Logistics Manager but will primarily focus on freight procurement and strategic transportation sourcing. If you have experience negotiating rates with truckload carriers, freight brokers, and rail providers and enjoy finding ways to save money while maintaining service levels, we'd like to talk with you. What You'll Do Negotiate freight rates with trucking companies, freight brokers, and rail providers. Develop and maintain relationships with transportation partners throughout the Midwest and beyond. Source new carriers to increase capacity and reduce transportation costs. Conduct transportation bid events (RFPs) and evaluate pricing proposals. Monitor freight market trends and identify opportunities for savings. Reduce reliance on higher-cost brokerage services when possible. Analyze transportation costs and recommend improvements. Develop carrier scorecards and performance metrics. Evaluate opportunities to increase rail utilization where economically beneficial. Partner with Operations, Sales, Transportation, and Logistics teams to support company growth. Track and report transportation cost savings. QualificationsRequired 3+ years of experience in freight procurement, transportation sourcing, logistics, carrier management, or supply chain. Experience negotiating rates with truckload carriers, brokers, or rail providers. Strong analytical and cost-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Preferred Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, landscaping products, mulch, aggregates, or bulk commodity transportation. Rail freight or intermodal experience. Experience conducting transportation bids and managing carrier contracts. Knowledge of freight markets and transportation pricing. What Success Looks Like Lower overall freight costs. Strong carrier relationships. Increased transportation capacity. Reduced brokerage spend. Improved rail utilization. Measurable annual transportation savings. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) Career growth opportunities Why Join Ohio Mulch? Ohio Mulch moves a significant volume of material throughout the region, creating a unique opportunity for a transportation professional to make a measurable impact. The right candidate will have direct influence on millions of dollars in freight spending and play a key role in improving the company's bottom line. Apply today if you have a track record of negotiating transportation rates, developing carrier relationships, and delivering freight cost savings. Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Freight Procurement: 3 years (Required) Rate Negotiation: 1 year (Required) Cost management: 1 year (Required) Analysis skills: 1 year (Required) Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred) Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred) Microsoft Dynamics 365: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Columbus, OH 43207 (Required) Work Location: In person

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