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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues ... Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight * Familiarity with system integration and ...

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues ... Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight * Familiarity with system integration and ...

(Vehicle) Rail Loader

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$25.36 - $29.84/hr

... leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely ... Competitive pay is $25.36 per hour with contractual increases! Benefits: * Full Medical, Dental ...

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues ... Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight * Familiarity with system integration and ...

... leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely ... Competitive pay is $25.36 per hour with contractual increases! Benefits: * Full Medical, Dental ...

(Vehicle) Rail Loader

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$25.36 - $29.84/hr

... leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely ... Competitive pay is $25.36 per hour with contractual increases! Benefits: Full Medical, Dental ...

... contractual obligations. • Manage transportation nominations across pipeline, marine, rail, and ... support continuous improvement, logistics optimization, cost-saving, and value-capture ...

$150 - $200/hr

... the contractual relationships between railroads and contract terminal operators as it relates to ... Selling Class 8 trucks or truck-related components into rail, port, logistics, intermodal, or ...

... the contractual relationships between railroads and contract terminal operators as it relates to ... Selling Class 8 trucks or truck-related components into rail, port, logistics, intermodal, or ...

Experience with freight audit, ocean/rail/truck/LTL/parcel coordination. * Experience using SAP or ... The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any ...

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How much do contractual rail logistics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual rail logistics in the United States is $83,026.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Rail Logistics vs Rail Operations Coordinator?

AspectContractual Rail LogisticsRail Operations Coordinator
CredentialsLogistics certifications, industry knowledgeLogistics or transportation certifications, experience in rail
Work EnvironmentLogistics companies, freight management firmsRail yards, transportation hubs, rail companies
Employer & IndustryFreight carriers, logistics providersRail operators, transit agencies

Contractual Rail Logistics involves managing freight contracts, planning shipments, and coordinating logistics services on a contractual basis. Rail Operations Coordinators focus on overseeing daily rail activities, scheduling, and ensuring smooth train operations. While both roles require logistics knowledge and industry experience, Contractual Rail Logistics emphasizes contract management and freight planning, whereas Rail Operations Coordinators concentrate on operational execution and coordination within the rail network.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Rail Logistics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,026 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Rail and Equipment- Strategic Procurement

Celanese Corporation

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Celanese rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 104 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Overview:
The Rail and Equipment - Strategic Procurement Senior Specialist serves as the primary liaison between Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Deliver, Customer Experience, and strategic rail and related equipment service providers throughout the Americas. This role is responsible for the procurement and strategic sourcing of rail transportation, railcar fleets, railcar leasing, rail storage and track leases, maintenance services and other rail-related equipment. The position develops and executes sourcing strategies, drives productivity, manages commercial supplier relationships, and negotiates commercial agreements to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain solutions.
The Sr. Specialist will develop a broad insight into rail sourcing and use that knowledge to bring value to Celanese.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for rail freight, railcar leasing, storage, and equipment categories across the Americas.
  • Lead fleet review initiatives to ensure strategic equipment capacity.
  • Coordinate, consolidate, monitor and report on the category spend. Monitor and analyze expenditures and other financial information, to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets and at optimal cost.
  • Conduct Road vs Rail analysis to compare/ optimize best mode of transportation.
  • Collaborate with S&OP and Customer Experience functions in providing logistics procurement contract support/capacity including plans/projects/optimization studies.
  • Develop and maintain a regional vendor database to support product shipments that are on-time, predictable, and cost effective.
  • Ensure Celanese is the preferred customer of choice by developing and facilitating strategic relationships.
  • Develop and execute sourcing plans to support contract negotiations (pricing/service/term), supplier relationships, database management, and market analyses.
  • Innovate through consolidation opportunities to simplify business and leverage buying power.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate commercial agreements covering rail transportation, railcar leases, equipment services, and storage arrangements.
  • Manage contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments, compliance tracking, and termination requirements.
  • Route contracts through appropriate approval processes utilizing Ariba and procurement governance tools.
  • Manages the vendor relationship for any escalated service issues that arise with various carriers that are beyond the scope of Customer Experience.
  • Schedules regular carrier reviews (e.g. Quarterly Business Reviews) with service providers to discuss performance and new opportunities.
  • Maintain productivity database for past, current, forecasted opportunities.
  • Monitor key vendor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets and at an optimal cost.
  • Prepare and circulate market intelligence for cost and capacity indications.

Qualifications:
Qualifications and Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Logistics related field.
  • 5-7 years' relevant work experience in rail transportation, railcar fleet management, equipment leasing, logistics procurement, or related transportation categories preferred.
  • Experience with negotiating contracts.
  • Petrochemical industry experience preferred.
Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of Rail operations (daily operations, carriers, service lanes, quality and service standards, negotiation techniques, and follow-through, etc.).
  • Strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
  • Knowledge of how carriers operate and ability to judge their performance.
  • Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
    Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, TMS and Microsoft Office tools.
Necessary Functional Skills
  • Analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strategy development and implementation of strategic plans.
  • Knowledge of sourcing/purchasing methods and negotiation skills.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent relationship building skills, both internally and externally.
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Detail oriented and proactive to ensure maximum value captured.
  • Financial and Business Acumen: interpreting and applying the understanding of key financial indicators to make better contractual decisions.
  • Cultivate innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
  • Working knowledge of Legal and Risk concepts and clauses in contracting.

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About Celanese

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We produce products that make our lives a little easier, by helping customers to bring their inspired ideas and innovations to life. From the global production network of our Acetyl Chain, we provide materials that are critical to the global chemicals and paints and coatings industries. From our broad portfolio of Materials Solutions, we advance automotive and consumer electronic designs and enable life-improving medical, food and beverage products – we offer solutions to our customers to help them succeed.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1912

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