Senior Carrier Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - Mississauga, ON

CMA CGM•Mississauga, ON

4d•CA$95,029 - CA$118,786•Onsite

About The Position

CEVA Logistics is a leading global logistics company with a comprehensive range of services including contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, and distribution management. The company emphasizes a culture of Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary, and Excellence, employing a diverse team of 110,000 members across over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries. This role is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and managing a strong carrier network to support fast-paced transportation operations. The focus is on securing capacity at competitive rates, leveraging market insights for pricing optimization, and ensuring reliable, on-time service delivery. Key duties include negotiating rates, covering loads, maintaining carrier relationships, and collaborating with various internal teams to meet service, safety, and regulatory standards. The position also involves supporting issue resolution, tracking market trends, and maintaining accurate data in the TMS to enhance operational efficiency and KPI performance.

Requirements

Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
3–6 years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, or logistics within Canada
Proven experience negotiating domestic trucking rates and managing carrier relationships
Strong understanding of Canadian transportation markets and lane‑based pricing
Solid Excel skills for rate analysis, lane costing, and supplier comparisons
Experience with TMS or ERP systems is an asset
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple sourcing initiatives
Commercially minded and cost‑focused
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline
4+ years of experience in Canadian transportation sourcing or logistics procurement
Professional designation (SCMP, PMAC/SCMA) considered an asset
Knowledge of Canadian trucking capacity trends
Knowledge of Fuel surcharge mechanisms
Knowledge of Regional lane pricing and seasonality

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and onboard carriers aligned to lane, capacity, and customer requirements
Develop and maintain a reliable carrier network using proactive outreach and market research
Maintain accurate carrier data and documentation within the Transportation Management System (TMS)
Negotiate competitive rates to optimize transportation costs and margins
Monitor market capacity, pricing trends, and conditions to inform sourcing decisions
Provide rate guidance to support quoting and operational planning
Review and validate accessorial charges in line with carrier agreements
Secure capacity and ensure timely coverage of assigned loads in a high-volume environment
Coordinate shipment details, confirming carrier availability and service requirements
Oversee shipment execution from pickup through delivery, resolving issues and managing changes as needed
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all load-related information and documentation
Serve as primary point of contact for carriers, fostering strong, long-term partnerships
Maintain consistent communication to support service reliability and performance
Address service issues or disputes in a timely and professional manner
Partner with Compliance to ensure carriers meet safety, insurance, and regulatory standards
Maintain complete and accurate records within compliance systems
Identify potential risks and take proactive steps to mitigate service disruptions
Collaborate with Operations, Customer Experience, and Sales to support service delivery and resolve escalations
Provide carrier solutions and market insights to internal stakeholders
Ensure timely updates of load status, carrier confirmations, and milestones in system
Provide backup support for carrier setup and related operational activities
Monitor performance against KPIs and service expectations
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, cost efficiency, and workflows
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement