Job Description

It's much more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so accurately, you'll not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success of the warehouse and distribution centers. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local shops for daily lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we realize.
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Shape the Future of Strategic Procurement in Contract Logistics
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.
How you create impact

• 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.

What we would like you to bring

• Candidates with a high school diploma or associate degree or bachelor's degree and substantial relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• 3-5 years in a similar role/position desirable

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
• Proficient MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)
• Proven ability to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous tasks
• Demonstrates strong networking and interpersonal skills and professionalism to deal with all levels of personnel

What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, provincial and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel. #LI-Onsite
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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