Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your skills and impact overall Global Forwarding network success?  If you’re a natural leader with a commercial mindset able to negotiate effectively while maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

C.H. Robinson is looking for an ambitious Strategic Procurement & Capacity Manager to develop and execute capacity solutions for temperature-controlled North American inland and channel partners, with a focus on securing domestic transportation and warehousing for high-value or high-theft commodities. This role aims to reduce broker reliance, control costs, and ensure ISO/GDP compliance across healthcare, automotive, retail, and electronics sectors.

You’ll play a key role in reducing broker dependency, controlling costs, and improving security and compliance for high-value shipments. By building a network of specialized carriers, secure warehouses, and yards, it ensures product integrity, drives efficiency, and supports scalable vertical business growth while mitigating risks.

***Internal candidates: please apply by Friday, February 28

Responsibilities:

Procurement/Capacity

Serves as capacity lead in pre-RFP planning process.  Provides subject matter expertise and curates feasible solutions to execute the business opportunities. Identifies risks and collaborates with internal partners to effectively problem solve.Performs post award procurement planning; accountable to ensure award is appropriately matched to the right capacity solution/team. Interprets carrier analytics and leverages other tools (market data, freight and pricing tools and resources) to guide informed buying decisions within aligned geography. Works with portfolio teams to identify where additional capacity is needed.Align capacity strategies with customer needs for scalability and growthResponsible for activities that evaluate award health; monitors adherence to capacity procurement plan and performs monthly review against customer scorecards. Action plans to meet service metrics.Performs continuous improvement to capacity strategy over lifecycle of the award.  Provides day to day problem resolution; identifies opportunities and issues, determines the best course of action, and implements solutions. Works closely with internal resources on shipment updates, problem resolution and/or operational execution.Provide expertise, develop solutions, and deliver pricing for business opportunitiesMay provide direction to coverage team resources on freight prioritizationAccountable to market costing plans, ensuring capacity spend is in line with procurement plan and market conditionsMay be required to book freight as business needs dictateCreate, cultivate, and manage healthcare carrier channel partners (inland providers/warehouses secure yards)

Quality

Focuses on behaviors and activities to improve quality, including automation, on time performance and hourly complianceEnhance cost efficiency, security, and compliance for high-value shipmentsReview on time and compliance performance, aligning with customer security, ISO & GDP expectationsEnsures quality Key Performance Indicators are met according to aligned customer expectationsComplies with expectations as defined in internal trading rulesLeads communication and reinforcement of customer-specific security requirements to the owning rep and/or directly to the carrierEnsures high-risk/high-value fraud SOPs are strictly followed – will conduct audits including travelling for occasional onsite audits.Participate in weekly cadence of communication with healthcare commercial team. Contribute to stand-ups regularly.Develop intimate knowledge of the healthcare client base, representing specific needs/requirements to the capacity networkISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification to ensure audits are compliant with the ISO standards, and evidence basedManage Suppliers using the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Qualityze Supplier ModuleRequired Qualifications:High School diploma or GED equivalentAt least 5 years of global forwarding experience in a commercial or capacity facing role with direct or indirect leadership experienceAbility to influence without authority and collaborate across multiple verticalsWillingness to become ISO 9001 certified, which includes a certification class and the ability to pass the exam within two attemptsAbility to travel 15-20%

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferredPrevious experience creating strategic procurement solutionsFamiliarity with quality management systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audienceProfessional presence, strong influencing skills and ability to build effective relationships, primarily focused on mid to senior level leadership. Ability to gather various points of data to understand business conditions, draw conclusions and formulate an effective course of action. Capable of making effective decisions of varying difficulty and complexity, based on data, expertise, and circumstances specific to the situation. Ability to understand daily or hourly freight landscape and prioritize effectively to ensure optimal coverage

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$71,800.00 - $149,200.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more details about the specific base pay for your location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.  We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran 

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

Prescription drug coverage

Enhanced Fertility benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid and floating holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off to volunteer in your community

Charitable Giving Match Program

401(k) with 6% company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.