About the Role:The Carrier Procurement Specialist is committed to achieving optimal levels of service engagement between our Carrier Partners and Titanium Sales Staff. This role is responsible for evaluating carrier options and arranging the movement of freight for our customers, ensuring service quality metrics are achieved to support both customer and Titanium expectations. Total customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and this team works to link communication, solution and action between all parties.Key Accountabilities:Source carriers to match available loads in a rapid-paced settingWork alongside Compliance department to qualify new carriers to Titanium’s standardsBuild rapport and develop relationships with carriers and integrate them into our systemSecure carriers with competitive rates, and to ensure fair market prices to help build and sustain partnerships while achieving highest profitable marginMaintain solid understanding of market conditions and carrier pricing trends to maximize profit marginsResearch carriers, identify potential business partners, and generate interest to help develop business relationships, including carrier in person vettingMaintain and expand our database of carriers within the Transportation Management Software (TMS)Achieve spot rates by interacting with multiple carriers all at the same timeAssist Customer Experience Representatives (CXR)
and sales with problems when escalatedConfirming accessorial extra charges to be sent to the carrierCommunicate with carriers from pick up to delivery to meet deadline and arrange changes if necessaryTake initiative and identify potential risk and/ or problems; work to resolve problemsChoosing the correct type of certifications when booking the truck and all permits if neededAdhere to performance standard guidelines as defined by the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) schedulePosition Requirements:Proficient with the use of a computer with the ability to regularly adapt to new and changing software, as assignedStrong verbal and written English communication skillsSuccessfully complete all assigned training and participate in recertification, as requiredKnowledge of Flatbed operations is an assetPrevious experience in supply chain Logistics environment would be considered an assetPost secondary education in a related field an assetWhat's In It for You?Full time position with a salary range of $65,000-$75,000 per year depending on skills and experienceIncentive paid monthlyCareer growth opportunity within an industry leading logistics companyGroup Benefits offered - health and dentalEmployee engagement eventsAn in-office work environment where employees feel comfortable and at easePosition Competencies:Detail orientated with exceptional time management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional level of organizational skills.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Adept at problem solving.Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deliverables.Titanium Transportation Group Inc. is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, reach out to our HR team and we'll work with you to understand what is needed.We thank all applicants in advance; however, only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted. #hp#J-18808-Ljbffr