Contract Logistics National Procurement Manager

It's more than a job

As a National Procurement Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage building maintenance. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine. 

“If you are a  current Kuehne+Nagel employee : Please ensure applications are submitted by Tuesday, July 21, 2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”  

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Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Mississauga, Canada site is looking for a new National Procurement Specialist to join our Contract Logistics team. 

How you create impact

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your sourcing expertise drives real results across Canada’s Contract Logistics network. As National Sourcing Manager, you’ll lead procurement initiatives focused on indirect and capital spend categories—including Temporary Staffing Agencies, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Packaging/Supplies—delivering cost efficiency, service excellence, and operational improvement across multiple sites.

You’ll own the full sourcing lifecycle: identifying savings opportunities, executing competitive bids, negotiating contracts, and guiding seamless implementation. This role requires close alignment with internal stakeholders and strict adherence to global procurement policies, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable value.

The right candidate will bring a continuous improvement mindset and a natural tendency toward 5S principles in the workplace—driving clarity, efficiency, and discipline in every sourcing engagement. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to elevate procurement strategy on a national scale, we’d love to connect.

• Lead national sourcing initiatives for indirect and capital spend categories across Contract Logistics operations.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from opportunity identification to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Support tactical sourcing and continuous improvement across KN Locations.
• Coordinate and support the business guidance around spend related activities at national and branch level, whilst aligning to global initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Implement sourcing solutions across multiple logistics sites, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate, Partnering & Manage the Global procurement team
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics affecting sourcing decisions.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

What we would like you to bring

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, operations, or a related function
• Exposure to facilities, management, MHE, warehouse equipment, staffing services, or other indirect spend categories is an asset
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and projects in a structured, supportive environment
• Experience participating in or supporting RFPs, contract negotiations, or supplier management activities
• College degree or greater preferred, but not mandatory

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The annual salary range for this position is between $90,000.00.00 and $113,000.00. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-ONSITE #LI-LMB1

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Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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