Key Responsibilities:The
Transportation Procurement & Pricing Manager leads pricing analysis, carrier sourcing, and commercial evaluation for trucking and rail transportation across North America. This position develops data-driven recommendations that balance cost, service, capacity, and risk to support competitive pricing and effective sourcing decisions.
Working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and transportation providers, the Manager independently leads assigned pricing and sourcing workstreams from market analysis and bid development through negotiation, implementation, and performance review. The Manager serves as a subject matter expert, presents recommendations to senior stakeholders, and reports to the Team/Group Leader for overall direction, priorities, and key decisions.
Responsibilities:1. Transportation Pricing Strategy & Market Analysis- Develop pricing and sourcing strategies for assigned transportation lanes, services, and business opportunities based on market conditions, cost structures, capacity, service requirements, and risk.
- Analyze transportation rates, tariffs, market trends, seasonality, fuel costs, and capacity changes to identify pricing opportunities and anticipate market movements.
- Establish target rates, cost benchmarks, and negotiation ranges using historical data, market intelligence, and financial analysis.
- Evaluate pricing trends and transportation cost drivers to recommend adjustments that support competitiveness and business objectives.
2. Carrier Sourcing & Bid Management- Lead assigned RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, including bid planning, carrier solicitation, rate analysis, carrier evaluation, award recommendations, and implementation coordination.
- Evaluate carrier proposals based on pricing, service capabilities, capacity, geographic coverage, operational requirements, and risk.
- Develop sourcing recommendations that balance transportation cost, service quality, capacity availability, and business continuity.
- Coordinate sourcing decisions and implementation plans with internal stakeholders and selected transportation providers.
3. Pricing Negotiation & Commercial Management- Negotiate transportation rates, tariffs, accessorial charges, and commercial terms with carriers and logistics service providers.
- Evaluate proposed rate changes, contract amendments, and sourcing decisions to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage financial exposure.
- Partner with Legal and Contracts to review commercial terms, resolve contract issues, and align agreements with business and operational requirements.
- Maintain pricing and sourcing documentation to support accurate rate implementation, commercial consistency, and decision transparency.
4. Financial Analysis & Business Support- Evaluate transportation costs, pricing proposals, profitability, and financial implications of sourcing and commercial decisions.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance to assess new business opportunities, customer bids, service feasibility, and expected financial performance.
- Prepare financial models, cost comparisons, bid analyses, and scenario assessments to support pricing and sourcing recommendations.
- Monitor results against pricing assumptions, cost targets, and expected financial outcomes, recommending corrective actions when needed.
5. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement- Monitor carrier rates, sourcing results, transportation costs, service performance, and market developments to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing and sourcing decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve carrier selection, sourcing processes, pricing accuracy, cost efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
- Develop and maintain pricing reports, sourcing metrics, analytical tools, and performance tracking processes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration & Subject Matter Expertise- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to align pricing and sourcing decisions with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Present pricing analyses, market insights, financial impacts, trade-offs, and recommendations to the Team/Group Leader and senior stakeholders.
- Provide transportation pricing and sourcing expertise to internal teams and support consistent application of pricing methodologies and sourcing practices.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
RequirementsRequirements/Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in transportation pricing, carrier sourcing, or related commercial analysis within the logistics or transportation industry, or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, including data analysis, bid preparation, pricing, and submission management.
- Working knowledge of transportation modes, including OTR/Truckload, LTL, FTL, and Intermodal.
- Experience analyzing transportation rates, carrier pricing, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and other freight cost components.
- Strong vendor sourcing and negotiation skills with the ability to identify cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Macro, complex formulas, data analysis, and report development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large and complex data sets.
- Ability to identify and interpret transportation market trends and incorporate market intelligence into pricing recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel:up to 10%
- Work Location: 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075 (Onsite)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in a 3PL, freight brokerage, transportation, or supply chain environment.
- Experience with customer bid platforms and automated pricing tools.
- Knowledge of SAP, TMS, and transportation rate management systems.
- Experience with Excel Macros/VBA or other automation capabilities.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools is a plus.
- Understanding of carrier contracts, transportation agreements, and commercial terms.
BenefitsWe believe that when you thrive, we all succeed. That's why our benefits are built to support your health, well-being, career growth, and life outside of work.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Top-tier medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans to keep you and your family covered.
- 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings plan-and we'll match your contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare or dependent care expenses.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays Generous PTO plus company-paid holidays to recharge and unplug.
- Family/Medical/Bereavement/Parental Leave Paid leave to support you during hardships or life's biggest moments.
- Life & Disability Insurance Peace of mind with company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Discounts Enjoy exclusive deals on products and services with global Samsung Brand Power.
- Wellness Programs From fitness incentives to mental health support, we've got your well-being covered.
- Learning & Development Access various training programs, tools, and resources to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Service Awards We honor your commitment! Enjoy special recognition and rewards for your dedication.
- Subsidized Lunch Support Savor your meals with our support.
- ...and more! Explore additional benefits and programs designed to support you both at work and in your personal life.
Samsung SDS America supports your professional development and growth in your future career. Your base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows you to progress as you grow and develop within the position. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. 
