Transportation Sourcing Manager

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation. At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do;

our culture is embodied by Boldness ,
Imagination ,
Exemplary and Excellence . With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.

Summary:

To support and optimize our network of transportation partners, we are seeking a Carrier & Partner Management Manager. This role is critical in ensuring we maintain a high-performing, cost-effective, and reliable carrier base to support our growing operations.

You will be responsible for building strong carrier relationships, driving sourcing strategies, and improving network performance through data-driven insights and disciplined execution. This is a commercially focused role with direct impact on transportation cost, service performance, and capacity reliability.

• Source, onboard, and develop carrier partnerships to support network growth and evolving capacity needs
• Lead rate negotiations, contracts, and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and cost optimization
• Support and execute carrier sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational priorities
• Manage relationships with carriers and transportation partners to ensure service reliability and performance
• Monitor carrier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, cost, service quality, and capacity utilization
• Identify underperforming carriers and implement corrective actions or replacement strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen carrier performance and network efficiency
• Collaborate with Operations, Pricing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align carrier strategy with business needs
• Support capacity planning and respond to fluctuations in demand, seasonality, and market conditions
• Contribute to transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting with a focus on cost control and optimization
• Ensure carriers meet Canadian regulatory requirements, including safety standards, insurance, and federal/provincial regulations
• Leverage knowledge of market trends (capacity, fuel, lane pricing) to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies

• 5+ years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, or logistics within Canada
• Proven track record of negotiating trucking rates and managing carrier relationships
• Strong understanding of Canadian transportation markets, lane pricing, and capacity dynamics
• Advanced Excel skills for rate analysis, lane costing, and supplier benchmarking
• Experience working with TMS or ERP systems
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost savings, performance, and network optimization

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Knowledge of:
  • Canadian trucking capacity trends
  • Fuel surcharge structures
  • Regional lane pricing and seasonality

• 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)

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business…