Contractor Procurement Specialist at Associated Couriers LLC

Fenton, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, Time Management, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Recruiting Experience, Administrative Skills, Background Check Management, Contract Management, Onboarding Coordination, Problem Solving

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description At Life Couriers, we deeply understand and care about life‘s critical moments – to save lives. We are here to deliver the world‘s most time-critical diagnostics and therapies. Wherever logistics can make the biggest difference to a patient‘s life, you‘ll find us first. We aim to be the world‘s foremost group of life sciences logistics experts and we are committed to constantly pushing ourselves and the market towards new solutions for the benefit of patients. Life Couriers offers customized supply chain solutions by integrating specialized logistics services, providing a seamless customer experience. The Contractor Procurement Specialist will be responsible for finding, attracting, and contracting with quality and compliant businesses that make it easier for our operational staff to provide best-in-class service to our external clients and patients and to do so at the lowest realistic cost of acquisition. Responsibilities: Creating, amending, and removing targeted Independent Contractor (IC) solicitations in the applicant tracking system as well as other online sites, all with compliant IC language. Become a high-level user of our contract management platform and coordinate the flow of master ICs and sub-contractors through the contracting process. Understand and audit required forms in contact management platform for each IC prior to authorizing their active IC status. Complete contracting checklists for each IC that will require approval before going active in dispatching software. Manage the background check and drug screening process for ICs and seek additional approval for irregular results. Update dispatch software with complete and accurate new IC profiles and timely terminate inactive and non-eligible ICs in dispatch software and our contract management platform as directed by regional managers. Provide support for fleets in a “back-up” or “secondary” role. Facilitate the scheduling of onboarding with the related region so that the IC and the region agree on a date and time to complete onboarding. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external team members while providing superb customer service. Other responsibilities as assigned by management. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6pm Compensation: $19–$24 per hour (equivalent to approximately $40,000–$50,000 annually based on a standard 40-hour work week). Requirements Skills Required: Has a flexible work schedule to support business needs. Organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially – work independently to attain goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint. Must be able to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing sight of timeframes and deadlines. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications. Travel & Work Conditions: Primarily sedentary. Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and/or 1-3 years of recruiting experience preferred. 2+ years experience in an administrative role preferred. 2+ years of customer service experience or call center experience. Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without any type of work authorization or work sponsorship now or in the future. Safety Sensitive Position: No. What we offer: Weekly pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance are available to employee on the first of the following month after hire 401(k) with match Short- & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Company paid and optional Life Insurance Optional Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Indemnity Insurance Paid Time Off & Sick Pay Advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization Life Couriers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Life Couriers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

The Contractor Procurement Specialist will find, attract, and contract with quality businesses to support operational staff in providing service to clients and patients. This role involves managing the contracting process and ensuring compliance with required forms and background checks.