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Procurement Analyst

Hub Group
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Oak Brook, United States
$50,500 - $55,000 USD yearly
Description

Essential Job Functions 

  • Develop and grow carrier relations by developing and maintaining good working relationships. Work with carriers to resolve unique issues quickly to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. 

  • Effectively communicate with internal and external carriers and customers ensuring all customer expectations and carrier KPIs are met. Manage all communication mediums with these carriers and customers: email, phone, EDI, and web transactions. 

  • Address carrier questions regarding RFPs while also packaging and maintaining bid packages in order to source the most aggressive pricing possible.   

  • Support innovative development to streamline the procurement processes wherever possible within the guidelines of the customer requirements and team goals. 

  • Participate in the formal RFP bid feedback calls as well as conduct light negotiations with carriers on an as needed basis 

  • Manage escalated service issues with high level personnel from the carrier community.   

  • Assist and support Account Management Directors as needed and other Teams by interacting with other departments in cross-functional projects. 

  • Support negotiations of carrier rates formally, informally, and on an ongoing basis. 

  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time. 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or any combination and experience, which would provide equivalent background. 

  • Must be able to interact well with others in a team environment meeting time-sensitive requirement. 

  • Experience in carrier facing skills in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Must be able to manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines, while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities while providing high quality customer service. 

  • Organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet the team and company goals using creativity and good business judgment. 

  • Proficient with web-based applications and Microsoft products including advanced Excel skills using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. 

Salary: $50,500- $55,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility 

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. 

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays