Carrier Procurement Specialist

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - Responsible for sourcing transportation providers and securing carrier capacity to support First Solar's domestic and international logistics requirements. - Leads carrier procurement activities, including bid events, rate negotiations, contract development, and carrier onboarding. - Develops and maintains relationships with truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, and drayage service providers. - Evaluates carrier performance through scorecards and performance metrics, aligning freight allocations with top-performing carriers. - Identifies and implements transportation cost savings and service improvement opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives. - Maintains transportation rates, routing guides, and carrier data within Oracle Transportation Management (OTM). - Performs analysis of transportation spending, market trends, and carrier performance to support sourcing decisions. Education/Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered. - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, logistics operations, transportation brokerage, or supply chain management. - Experience negotiating transportation rates and carrier contracts preferred. - Exposure to multiple transportation modes, including truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, and drayage required. - Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution, or transportation environment preferred. - Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Technical: - Proven organizational skills - ability to prioritize. - Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office or equivalent. - In depth knowledge of TMS concepts. - Knowledge of transportation procurement and carrier contracting practices. - Understanding of transportation market dynamics, capacity management, and freight pricing. - Knowledge of truckload, LTL, intermodal, and drayage transportation networks. Accountabilities: - Ability to analyze transportation spending and develop sourcing strategies. - Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in securing favorable commercial agreements. - Supplier relationships are maintained and improved. Essential Responsibilities: - Lead carrier negotiations, including transportation rates, accessorial charges, contract terms, and service level agreements. - Utilize OTM and other input from internal stakeholders to determine what is needed to maintain contractual delivery obligations. - Responsible for negotiating pricing and other commercial terms with all carriers. - Independently investigates new providers for improved price, delivery, and quality. - Identify and onboard new transportation providers to support business growth and mitigate capacity risks. - Conduct transportation sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and spot bid activities. - Monitor transportation market conditions and make recommendations regarding carrier strategy and network optimization. - Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building. - Adheres to all First Solar internal processes and procedures. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position will not have direct reports. Travel:<