Purchase Specialist III

About the Role

The Purchasing Specialist III is a key customer service position that is able to effectively manage and oversee the procurement of materials and services across multiple business units and locations within Uber Freight, ensuring timely purchasing, cost efficiency, and alignment with operational needs while coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Monitor, process, and provide consistent follow-up on internal purchase requests to ensure timely fulfillment of business needs.


• Actively identify, vet, and develop new vendor relationships to expand the supply chain and ensure procurement diversity.


• Conduct comprehensive market research and price evaluations to stay ahead of industry trends and pricing fluctuations.

• Solicit formal quotes and perform detailed "apples-to-apples" comparative analyses to identify the best value regarding cost, quality, and lead times.


• Execute the creation, issuance, and meticulous tracking of Purchase Orders, ensuring accurate documentation from initiation to delivery.


• Coordinate with vendors to monitor delivery schedules, resolving any delays or discrepancies to maintain operational continuity.


• Manage and process supplier payment requests, ensuring all financial transactions align with contractual terms and internal compliance.


• Oversee the administration and analysis of departmental expenditures to identify patterns and ensure budget adherence.


• Actively participate in cost-reduction projects by negotiating better terms and identifying process efficiencies.


• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate regular reports on purchasing KPIs, spend analysis, and vendor performance.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• Minimum 3 years of related experience


• Fluent in English and Spanish, with excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft or Google Tools and of TMSF and root cause of TMSF issues.


• Knowledge of BI reporting and of the Oracle or Comparable ERP System, specifically Accounts Payable module(s), Uber Freight TMS, Shipment Planning, Shipment Entry, Shipment Execution, and TMS Lite.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.