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Transportation Procurement Specialist

Ashland, VA โ€ข On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Position: Transportation Procurement Specialist

Location: Ashland, VA

Job Id:464

# of Openings:1

Company Overview

Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow.

Position Summary

JRP is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers supporting our fuel delivery operations. This role will oversee carrier relationships, negotiate transportation rates, maintain agreements, coordinate billing, and monitor market conditions to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions.

Why Join JRP?
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity
  • Professional growth and development opportunitiesCollaborative, team-oriented work environment
Compensation

$70,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers and transportation providers.
  • Solicit bids and negotiate freight rates, fuel surcharges, and other transportation costs.
  • Establish and maintain carrier agreements, pricing, and approved rates.
  • Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary carrier options to support Dispatch and operational needs.
  • Monitor transportation market conditions, rates, and availability to support pricing and forecasting.
  • Analyze historical transportation data and market trends to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
  • Coordinate with Billing to verify, reconcile, and resolve carrier invoices.
  • Partner with Procurement, Dispatch, Billing, and IT to improve transportation processes, controls, and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate carrier, rate, contract, and related transportation information within applicable systems.
  • Support operational continuity by identifying transportation resources and alternatives as needed.
Qualifications
  • Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience with carrier management, freight rates, transportation markets, or third-party transportation preferred.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is primarily an office-based role within a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment requiring regular communication with internal teams, carriers, and business partners.

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