Accelerate your career at RXO. RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, were revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
As the Vice President, Solutions and Strategy at RXO, you will develop and shape actionable insights for our Managed Transportation business and lead the carrier procurement function. You will be responsible for both ongoing market activities, implementation of continuous improvement strategies and ad-hoc projects, where we help to scope and execute purchasing strategies across our customer base to address specific questions related to market dynamics and improvement on carrier procurement strategies.
What your day-to-day will look like:
• Collaborate with functional leaders across Operations, Sales, Pricing & Procurement, Technology and Finance. • Create and implement the procurement strategy by utilizing business concepts and contract management to optimize spending, negotiate better prices with suppliers and carriers, and achieve cost savings. • Develop and execute strategic plans to improve performance, increase market share, and maintain industry competitiveness. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, customers, and partners to enhance business opportunities. • Develop and implement a data analytics and insights strategy and roadmap that supports client objectives, as well as those of individual verticals, and enables revenue growth and operational efficiency. • Create and manage an analytics system that translates quality data into clear insights for clients (e.g., market/opportunity, relationships and impact, offerings and execution, and investments, etc.) • Day-to-day operational leadership and management of core procurement teams and services (e.g., client feedback, executive intelligence, etc.). • Engaging with senior stakeholders to shape use cases, determine analytic approaches, identify risks, and ensure alignment.
What youll need to excel:
At a minimum, youll need:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent related work or military experience • 10 years experience in transportation procurement & analytics and/or client/carrier relations • Deep industry experience in growth, commercial analytics & operations, marketing & sales, or similar field and/or experience leading a business intelligence function that has delivered demonstrated impact vs. business goals
Itd be great if you also have:
• Experience leading a procurement function and carrier relationship management • Proven ability to drive business growth, identifying new market opportunities, and building strategic partnerships • Quality Process experience with recognized processes, e.g., 6 Sigma • Experience managing "Brand" accounts
In this role, youll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. Were a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background - the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If youre driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.
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Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
• Competitive pay • Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match • Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account • Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? Wed love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXOs candidate privacy statement here and RXOs Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.