Drayage Carrier Procurement Specialist

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