Principal Procurement Analyst

C.H. Robinson•Rolling Meadows, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Principal Procurement Analyst to lead high-impact, global procurement initiatives. In this role, you will drive end-to-end execution of complex sourcing events, partnering with customers, carriers, and internal teams to deliver cost savings, insights, and value-added solutions. You will lead cross-functional project teams, own customer-facing deliverables, and facilitate key project milestones while balancing creativity, consistency, and results. In this role, you will also advance procurement methodologies, support strategic planning, and help shape the future roadmap of a global procurement organization. At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site two days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work three days week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 6 years of previous procurement experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Previous project management experience leading global projects
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate global audience
Lead cross‑functional teams without formal authority, effectively influencing and partnering to drive results
Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior leaders
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills with proven business acumen

Responsibilities

Lead global procurement and logistics initiatives, managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships
Build and sustain strategic partnerships focused on cost savings, value creation, and innovative service offerings
Own customer and carrier transitions, including coordination with transportation management system providers
Deliver benchmarking, KPI analysis, and executive-level business reviews for customers and carriers
Direct cross-functional, global project teams, securing resources, alignment, and stakeholder commitment
Develop statements of work, drive customer sign-off, and secure repeat business opportunities
Facilitate project targets, manage scope, risks, and issues, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Advance procurement methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and presentation standards
Partner with sales, account management, and product teams to support growth and new service development

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities