Director of Procurement Operations – Ocean Freight

Worldwide Logistics Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employee and fam

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Job summary

Worldwide Logistics Limited is seeking a Director of Procurement Operations – Ocean Freight to lead our ocean freight procurement strategy and build a world-class procurement function. This leadership role reports to the President & CEO and will shape carrier relationships and trade lane strategy across global operations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 7–10 years in global ocean freight procurement with a track record in negotiating regional/global contracts and managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce or economics is required.
• Senior leadership experience in global procurement, preferably ocean freight/logistics.
• 7–10 years of global ocean freight procurement experience.
• Experience negotiating regional or global contracts with major ocean carriers across Asia, Europe, and North America.
• Experience working with international teams (Asia, Europe, USA).
• Ability to partner with sales to drive commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the ocean freight procurement function, driving strategy and performance across regions and lanes.
• Evaluate the current ocean freight procurement mix and supplier options.
• Build out a global procurement function with diverse carrier relationships.
• Set updates on market conditions and procurement performance for leadership.
• Collaborate with Asia, Europe, and USA teams to optimize carrier strategy and lanes.
• Support sales to grow ocean product offering and gross profit.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Carrier relationships

Global trade lanes

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce or economics

Job description

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
• Incentive: Performance-based, tied to individual, business unit, and company results
• Medical insurance for employee and family
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop provided

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week)

Reports To: President & CEO