Director of Procurement Operations - Ocean Freight

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 & CEOAbout the RoleWorldwide 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 Responsibilitiesake 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 teamQualificationsA 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/logisticsStrong track record managing carrier relationships and trade lane strategyExperience negotiating regional or global contracts with major ocean carriers (e.g., Cosco, HPL, YML, MSC, EVG) across Asia, Europe, and North AmericaExperience working cross-functionally with international teams (Asia, Europe, USA)7-10 years of experience in global ocean freight procurement for a global freight forwarderExtensive professional experience managing procurement and carrier relationships across Asia-based trade lanesAbility to partner with sales to drive commercial growthStrategic mindset with the ability to build long-term global partnershipsCompensation & BenefitsSalary: CAD $236,900/yearHousing Allowance: CAD $50,850/yearIncentive: Performance-based, tied to individual, business unit, and company resultsMedical insurance for employee and familyCompany vehicle, cell phone, and laptop providedHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume and cover letter for consideration at Cmonaghan@wwllmail.com