Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, or economics required.
Proven senior leadership experience in global procurement, preferably in ocean freight/logistics.
Strong background in managing carrier relationships and trade lane strategy.
Experience in negotiating contracts with major ocean carriers such as Cosco, HPL, MSC, etc.
7-10 years of experience in global ocean freight procurement for a freight forwarder.
Extensive experience in managing procurement across Asia-based trade lanes.
Capability to partner with sales to drive growth.
Responsibilities
Own the ocean freight procurement function and drive strategy across regions.
Evaluate current ocean freight procurement mix for optimization opportunities.
Build and diversify the global procurement function through strong carrier relationships.
Provide regular updates on market conditions to stakeholders.
Collaborate with international teams to enhance carrier strategy and procurement.
Partner with sales to expand the ocean product offering and profitability.
Work with the CEO to explore new markets and strengthen trade relationships.
Set procurement policies and manage budget for profitability goals.
Negotiate contracts with ocean freight carriers and resolve service issues.
Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team.
Benefits
Medical insurance for employee and family.
Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop provided.
Full Job Description
Location: 2800 Skymark Avenue, Suite 200 Mississauga ON, Canada L4W 5A7
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week)
Reports To: President & CEO
About the Role
Worldwide Logistics Group / NTDS Canada is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement Operations - Ocean Freight to lead our ocean freight procurement strategy and build out a world-class procurement function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President & CEO, with the opportunity to shape carrier relationships and trade lane strategy across our global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the ocean freight procurement function, driving strategy and performance across all regions and trade lanes
Evaluate the company's current ocean freight procurement mix
Build out the procurement function globally, diversifying the carrier mix through established, long-term relationships
Establish regular internal and external updates on market conditions
Collaborate with teams across Asia, Europe, and the USA to optimize carrier strategy and improve procurement on existing and new trade lanes
Partner with sales to grow the ocean product offering, increasing both volume and gross profit
Work alongside the CEO to penetrate new end markets and establish new trade lanes while strengthening existing trade relationships
Set procurement policies and manage the department's budget to support the company's profitability goals
Negotiate and oversee the negotiation of ocean freight carrier contracts
Resolve carrier service issues and claims to protect service levels and cost efficiency
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global procurement team
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is required.
Proven senior leadership experience in global procurement, preferably within ocean freight/logistics
Strong track record managing carrier relationships and trade lane strategy
Experience negotiating regional or global contracts with major ocean carriers (e.g., Cosco, HPL, YML, MSC, EVG) across Asia, Europe, and North America
Experience working cross-functionally with international teams (Asia, Europe, USA)
7-10 years of experience in global ocean freight procurement for a global freight forwarder
Extensive professional experience managing procurement and carrier relationships across Asia-based trade lanes
Ability to partner with sales to drive commercial growth
Strategic mindset with the ability to build long-term global partnerships
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: CAD $236,900/year
Housing Allowance: CAD $50,850/year
Incentive: Performance-based, tied to individual, business unit, and company results
Medical insurance for employee and family
Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop provided
How to Apply
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