Overview In this role you support the transportation team by coordinating documentation, maintaining records, and handling purchasing activities to keep operations compliant and efficient. You will work with carriers, vendors, and internal departments to align procurement with transport needs and cost goals. The position emphasizes accuracy in records, timely purchases, and effective issue resolution to sustain smooth logistics. This is a hands-on role in a busy onsite environment, offering a tangible impact on cost control and supply reliability.
Compensation / Benefits- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- PTO
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
Responsibilities- Process and manage purchase orders for transportation-related items such as freight services, vehicles, parts, and operational supplies
- Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and suppliers to confirm rates, availability, and delivery schedules
- Maintain accurate procurement records and track all purchasing activities, including invoices and delivery confirmations
- Verify shipments against purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Monitor inventory levels for transportation equipment and parts to determine when to reorder
- Compare supplier bids for freight services or parts, evaluating price, quality, and delivery terms
- Communicate with internal departments to align purchasing with operational needs
- Resolve discrepancies in orders, deliveries, or invoices promptly
- Support cost optimization by tracking spending and identifying potential savings
Key requirements- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and GP Dynamics is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
- English required; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- communication
- negotiation
- problem-solving
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Word
- GP Dynamics
