The compensation for this position is between $81,300 and $101,600 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
We are currently seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist for a 12-month contract based in Oakville, Ontario.
Job Summary We are seeking an eager supply chain professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Logistics. Reporting to the Category Manager, Transportation, this role focuses on evaluating the North American flatbed transportation network to identify efficiencies that drive cost savings and operational excellence. The Sourcing Specialist, Flatbed Transportation will conduct deep critical analysis of large, varied data sets and regularly collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate agreements and support sourcing activities.
Key Responsibilities Lead Flatbed RFP/RFQ processes, including contracting, implementation, and compliance
Research, evaluate, and implement process optimization initiatives
Administer new carrier vetting
Manage monthly spend and savings reporting
Reduce non core freight vendors through infraction identification and root‑cause analysis
Address new logistics requirements as they arise
Implement routing changes in collaboration with operational teams
Conduct carrier scorecarding
Support QBRs with qualitative and quantitative insights
Manage carrier performance (on-time shipping, claims, AR) based on operational input




Drive Carrier Safety Program performance and compliance
Oversee claims monitoring
Ensure timely updates to systems (rate tariffs, accessorial schedules, certificates of insurance, operating authorities, etc.)
Address rate disputes and AP issues as needed
Support and lead carrier contract negotiations
Requirements Completion of post-secondary education in a related field
Working toward or completion of CITT, P.Log, or SCMP designation
Strong strategic thinking with strong negotiation aptitude
3–5 years of experience in a supply chain or logistics workplace
Experience presenting and selling ideas to senior management
Intermediate Excel and data analysis skills, including: Pivot tables, graphing and charting, macros
Experience supporting multiple North American shipping locations (customer orders, replenishments, stock transfers, consignment shipping)
Supplier management experience (preferred)
Experience with SA
Equal Opportunity Employer IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs.

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📌 Strategic Procurement Specialist 12 month contract*Spécialiste, approvisionnements stratégiques (Ontario)
🏢 Axis Communications
📍 Ontario