Transportation Procurement & Pricing Manager
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Transportation Procurement & Pricing Manager (EM7204)”
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- Level
- EM7204
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.
Smart Logistics Division tech-driven innovators shaping the future of global supply chain solutions. Our logistics platform Cello blends cutting-edge IT with real-world logistics, offering smarter, faster, and more reliable services to our clients around the world.
To learn more about Samsung SDS America, Inc. please visit www.CelloLogistics.com.
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