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Howmet Aerospace

Procurement Manager

Carson, CA

$115K - $145K/yr

... transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment. Summary: Responsible for ... Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this function will interface with the location ...

Formentera

Procurement Manager

Austin, TX

Manage logistics activities including transportation, freight coordination, import/export compliance, and warehousing as required. * Support EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project ...

Howmet Aerospace

Procurement Manager

Carson, CA

$115K - $145K/yr

... transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace ... Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this function will interface with the location ...

Raya Workforce

Procurement Manager

Menomonee Falls, WI · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Procurement Manager Location : Menomonee Falls, WIAbout the Opportunity Build something meaningful ... Monitor and improve supplier quality, inventory levels, delivery performance, and transportation ...

Howmet

Procurement Manager

Carson, CA

$115K - $145K/yr

... a Procurement Manager in our Carson, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet ... transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment. Summary: Responsible for ...

The State of Arizona

Procurement Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$85.14K - $95.14K/yr

Purchasing/Contracting/Procurement, Misc/Other/Not Applicable, Management/Supervisor DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for ...

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How much do transportation procurement manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation procurement manager in the United States is $95,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Transportation Procurement Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transportation Procurement Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, negotiation, and contract administration, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software, transportation management systems (TMS), and industry certifications like CPSM or CSCP are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, relationship-building, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies ensure cost-effective, efficient transportation solutions that support organizational goals and maintain robust supplier partnerships.

What are some common challenges Transportation Procurement Managers face when negotiating carrier contracts?

Transportation Procurement Managers often encounter challenges such as fluctuating fuel prices, carrier capacity constraints, and balancing service levels with cost-effectiveness during contract negotiations. Additionally, they must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and navigate complex relationships with multiple carriers. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, market awareness, and effective communication to secure favorable terms while maintaining reliable transportation networks.

What are Transportation Procurement Managers?

Transportation Procurement Managers are professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing transportation services for an organization. They evaluate and select carriers, negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and reliable shipping solutions, and monitor carrier performance to meet quality and compliance standards. Their goal is to optimize the supply chain by balancing cost, efficiency, and service quality in the transportation of goods.

What is the difference between Transportation Procurement Manager vs Logistics Coordinator?

AspectTransportation Procurement ManagerLogistics Coordinator
Primary FocusNegotiating transportation contracts, sourcing carriers, managing procurement processesCoordinating daily logistics operations, tracking shipments, scheduling deliveries
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business; procurement certifications beneficialBachelor's in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business; relevant certifications advantageous
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, with some travel to carriers or suppliersOffice and warehouse environments, frequent communication with carriers and clients
Industry UsageCommon in transportation, logistics, and supply chain companiesPrevalent in distribution centers, manufacturing, and retail sectors

The Transportation Procurement Manager focuses on sourcing and negotiating transportation services, while the Logistics Coordinator handles daily shipment coordination. Both roles require supply chain knowledge and often collaborate to ensure efficient transportation operations.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Procurement Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $95,876 per year, or $46.1 per hour.
Transportation Procurement Analyst

Transportation Procurement Analyst

Uber Freight

Exton, PA • Hybrid

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Uber Freight rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 2730

About the Role

Uber Freight Transportation Procurement Analyst (Logistics Engineers) work strategically with clients to gain an understanding of their specific supply chain challenges and to jointly explore supply chain improvement opportunities. In addition, the group provides tactical decision-making services that bridge the gap between strategic planning and operational execution. Our clients have taken advantage of our multi-level approach and have realized benefits such as network optimization, improved utilization of private fleet operations, lowest cost mode conversion, assignment of carriers to dedicated lanes and reduction of detention and accessorial charges.

What the Candidate Will Do

Internal Analytical Support

  • Analyze consolidation savings for internal customers
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting
  • Statistical Analysis

Supply Chain Solutions

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of customers supply chain opportunities and challenges
  • Use advanced modeling to evaluate and optimize the customer's transportation and distribution network
  • Lane Benchmarking (Utilize Uber Freight market knowledge and leverage existing Uber Freight data, including procurement and that of external data sources.)
  • Help design an optimized Transportation Strategy for our customers to support their goals

Lead & Manage projects

  • Serve as engineering lead on consulting and strategic projects
  • Interact with customers, gather requirements, prepare and present outcomes of the analysis
  • Work with a broad team and coordinate various engineering tasks required for project completion

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Transportation/Logistics or a related field
  • At least 1 year of logistics engineering/transportation procurement (RFP) experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
  • Basic Understanding of Supply Chain Management Principles & Strategies
  • Chemical Transportation knowledge
  • Ability to model real world distribution networks and able to analyze them
  • Ability to lead projects and work in a customer facing role

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using realtime data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

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