Schedule: FT
Job Type: Remote
Salary Type: Salary
Job Level: P6
About the Role
Uber Freight is seeking a highly skilled Transportation Procurement and Strategy Manager to lead vendor sourcing and management for supply chain and transportation operations. This role focuses on optimizing vendor relationships, driving financial improvements, and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a passion for advancing transportation strategies within a dynamic, innovative environment.
What the Candidate Will Do
• Lead vendor negotiations and pricing strategies to enhance financial performance across international supply chain services.
• Develop and implement standardized negotiation methodologies, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships to support transportation and supply chain strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic procurement projects.
• Design and implement procurement strategies for both individual projects and broader organizational goals.
• Oversee stakeholder and partner team initiatives to deliver valuable projects while resolving obstacles effectively.
• Draft data-driven proposals, setting clear expectations and requirements for external vendors and internal teams.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges throughout the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and compliance.
Basic Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in transportation procurement, supply chain management, or vendor sourcing and negotiations.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations in transportation or logistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar TMS/ERP systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive cost savings and improve vendor performance.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or transportation strategy, particularly in last mile or box truck logistics.
• Experience working with remote or globally distributed teams.
• Background in managing complex logistics operations or strategic sourcing projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data modeling, pivot tables) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with sustainability or green procurement practices in transportation and logistics.
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance aspects of procurement contracts.
• Financial acumen to analyze procurement performance and drive cost efficiency.
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.
Colorado, Illinois: The salary range for this role is $88,350 – $115,100 a year
New York, DC, California, New Jersey, Washington State: The salary range for this role is $97,185 – $125,865 a year
Minnesota: The salary range for this role is $79,515 - $105,435 a year
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
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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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