Director of Procurement Operations - Ocean Freight

Job summary

Lead the global ocean freight procurement strategy and build a world-class procurement function. Manage carrier relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with international teams to optimize trade lanes and drive profitability.

Job details

Now Hiring: Director of Procurement Operations – Ocean Freight 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 ake 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 Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration at Cmonaghan@wwllmail.com

What you’ll do

Lead the global ocean freight procurement strategy and build a world-class procurement function. Manage carrier relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with international teams to optimize trade lanes and drive profitability.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business, commerce, or economics and 7-10 years of experience in global ocean freight procurement. Must have a proven track record of managing major carrier relationships and negotiating regional or global contracts.

Benefits

• Housing Allowance
• Performance-based Incentive
• Medical Insurance
• Company Vehicle
• Cell Phone
• Laptop

Listed skills

• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ocean Freight Procurement
• Carrier Relationship Management
• Trade Lane Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Global Logistics
• Budget Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Commercial Growth

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership