Senior Manager, Procurement

About Clutch

Were on a mission to reinvent how people buy sell and own cars. Are you game

Clutch is Canadas largest buyer and seller of cars offering a digital-first hassle-free experience. Customers can browse thousands of cars online have their chosen vehicle delivered right to their door and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Looking to sell We buy over $1 million worth of cars every day providing a firm AI-generated offer every 15 secondsand when you sell to us you get paid instantly now thats Clutch. Recognized four years running on The Globe & Mails list of Canadas Top Growing Companiesand with back-to-back spots on Deloittes Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500were seeking curious hard-working and driven individuals to join our growing team.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto Clutch currently operates in Ontario New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Our world-class investors include Altos Ventures Canaan FJ Labs BrandProject and Upper90. To learn more visit .

About the Role

The Senior Manager Procurement is responsible for leading and overseeing all procurement activities across the company ensuring efficient standardized and scalable processes that support operational excellence and long-term growth.

As a senior leader you will drive cost efficiency strengthen supplier partnerships and implement best-in-class procurement practices across all categoriesparts services and indirect spend. You will also lead the design and optimization of procurement systems and workflows ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements. This position plays a critical role in enabling financial discipline operational reliability and business scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Own and manage the end-to-end procurement function across the company including parts services indirect goods and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive company-wide procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish procurement policies governance frameworks and compliance standards to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership to align procurement objectives with broader organizational strategy.

Production Supply Chain Leadership

• Establish national policies processes and KPIs for parts operations and inventory management.
• Develop and implement a national parts strategy to streamline purchasing inventory control and distribution across all locations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to forecast parts demand and ensure sufficient stock levels without overcapitalizing inventory.
• Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives including supplier negotiations and bulk purchasing programs.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and implement standardized practices for tracking auditing and replenishing stock.
• Oversee the development and rollout of inventory management systems and ensure proper staff training.
• Analyze inventory data across all facilities to identify trends inefficiencies or improvement opportunities.
• Establish and manage national vendor relationships and negotiate pricing terms and service agreements for cost efficiency.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers ensuring they meet quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with the Service Sales and Operations teams to align parts availability with service requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage parts budgets ensuring compliance with financial targets.
• Regularly monitor and report on key performance metrics (inventory turnover parts availability supplier performance etc.).
• Present national-level performance reports and improvement plans to senior leadership.

Systems Processes & Analytics

• Lead the design implementation and optimization of procurement systems (ERP MRP P2P tools) and ensure seamless integration with finance operations and supply chain systems.
• Standardize procurement workflows approval processes and reporting mechanisms across all business units.
• Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making monitor supplier performance and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure effective training and change management to support the adoption of procurement systems and best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing procurement team at the corporate level.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with facility-level managers to ensure alignment and adherence to procurement policies and processes without direct reporting responsibility.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement across the function.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to strengthen procurement expertise across the company.

Financial & Operational Impact

• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage company-wide procurement budgets.
• Track and report on procurement KPIs (e.g. spend under management cost savings supplier performance compliance rates).
• Drive cost-optimization initiatives including category management strategic sourcing and bulk purchasing programs.
• Ensure procurement practices contribute to improved profitability and operational resilience.

What Were Looking for

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10 years of progressive experience in procurement supply chain or sourcing with at least 5 years in a senior multi-location leadership role.
• Proven expertise in procurement strategy contract negotiation vendor management and cost optimization.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and inventory management systems (ERP/MRP/P2P platforms).
• Demonstrated success in implementing scalable procurement processes and leading system rollouts.
• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational execution.

Why Youll Love it at Clutch

• Make an Impact: Help shape the future of car buying and selling in Canada by leading a critical part of our customer experience.
• Career Growth: Join a rapidly growing company with opportunities for leadership and professional development.
• Great Team: Work alongside talented driven and collaborative colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong compensation package including salary equity and benefits.

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process please email