About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The Opportunity: Flexport is seeking a Drayage Procurement Manager to own procurement, pricing, and allocation strategy across the East Coast. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining a competitive carrier network, negotiating rates and contracts, and serving as the market expert for your region. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategy, drive profitability, and accelerate growth. Success in this role requires the ability to forge strong carrier partnerships, apply data-driven insights to decision making, and proactively identify opportunities to optimize Flexport’s drayage network. You Will: - Source, vet, and onboard a high-quality network of drayage carriers to meet the specific needs across East Coast markets, ensuring contracts, compliance, and insurance documents are in order. - Act as the Drayage Market expert providing regular market updates, leading internal enablement sessions, and sharing insights on market conditions and nuances - Manage carrier pricing by executing buy-side strategies and leading the execution of all carrier annual and off-cycle RFPs - Partner with Sales and Demand teams on client solutions and growth initiatives by attending client meetings, shaping sell-side margin strategies, and driving higher attachment rates to expand Flexport’s drayage business across North America - Proactively farm your carrier network to drive cost reductions and maintain up-to-date accessorial tariffs and baseline rate structures. - Drive P&L performance by providing key data inputs and business context for financial planning, and by supporting invoicing, audit, and dispute resolution. - Collaborate with the Carrier Management team to align on service performance and technology adoption. Your insights will directly inform network strategy and allocation decisions. - Own and manage the allocation strategy across your markets, ensuring the Allocation Tool and corresponding inputs are accurate to optimize both cost and performance. - Partner with the Procurement Technology team to represent business needs for new tool development and improvements. You should have: - BA/BS degree and 5-7+ years of experience in trucking, freight forwarding, or a related supply chain role, with a focus on Ocean or Drayage - Proven experience in carrier or partners facing role including procurement and management functions - Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving - Deep knowledge of the North American drayage market and industry trends - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared business goals #LI-onsite The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off. The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits): $74,500 — $93,000 USD Commitment to Equal Opportunity At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. 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