.PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES- Truckload (TL) Procurement- TL Carrier Relationship Management- TL Carrier Performance ManagementESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS- Directly manage procurement specialists in Greensboro NC- Procure TL services to offer best in class solutions for prospective and existing customers- Manage, develop, coordinate, and optimize carrier relationships. Classify carriers by role (strategic, niche, etc.) and invest time as appropriate.- Develop strategic Top to Top relationships with key carriers. Lead efforts to develop strong relationships at all levels - executive levels at carrier and Transplace, execution focused meetings between carrier Sales / Ops and Transplace account teams.- Identify new carriers to add to the core carrier base or to migrate from non-strategic to strategic roles.- Monitor the purchased transportation spend of assigned carriers.- Understand customer's operational requirements and ability to align that with the Transplace carrier network- Work directly with Compliance to help identify and fix carrier issues related to tender acceptance and carrier service percentages- Lead the carrier award and validation process for Transplace business and consult on same for all other SECOE business- Understand benchmarking procedures for each customer and make daily carrier decisions that directly affects customer savings and Transplace revenue- Lead or assist in problem resolution between accounts and carriers.- Identify available capacity for difficult lanes and recommend carriers- Assist in the efforts to confirm committed capacity, negotiate carrier contracts and rates- Liaison with account team and accounting department to resolve billing discrepancies- Perform "Ad-Hoc" Reporting as required to support account, consulting or other initiatives- Participation in the Transplace Response to RFI and RFP for potential new 3PL customers by Create regional and national distribution lists per mode for carrier management- Assist in helping to create a Transplace carrier recruiting initiative- Help negotiate carrier rates for new and existing business- Understand and help handle implementation calls between carrier and Transplace- Handle follow up calls that are scheduled on awarded business with the carriers- Provide weekly and monthly reports to appropriate management- Handle carrier quarterly business reviews in assigned regionSKILLS- Communication Skills (Ability to consistently demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors in professional and constructive manner.)- Multi-Tasking (Handles multiple tasks simultaneously. Prioritizes and organizes assignments to make efficient use of time with significant attention to detail.)- Service Orientation (Commits to and enjoys providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.)- Advanced Presentation (Includes ability to verbally communicate to internal and external customers