Senior Analyst, Protein Procurement

Cultivate a better world. Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

The opportunity. Chipotle is one of the largest purchasers of naturally raised beef, pork, and chicken in the United States. This position is responsible for all activities related to ongoing supplier management and the procurement of services, materials, and supplies related to CMG Protein Procurement. Individual tasks include negotiations, controlling costs, ensuring continuous and efficient processing. Maintain and update policies/procedures to ensure that procurement activities are in accordance with corporate standards.

Location. This position will be based in our Newport Beach, CA office 4 days per week (with work from home on Friday). Remote work is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

• Performs tactical/strategic functions related to daily procurement.
• Build/maintain excellent relationship with vendors, ensure they abide by CMG policies and fulfill deliveries, and help negotiate with suppliers for favorable pricing and quality.
• Support culinary/marketing on any new protein options to help meet CMG standards and cost/availability requirements, especially LTO project work.
• Work with cross functional teams to onboard new suppliers that meet CMG standards to help support supply growth and diversification while ensuring available category capacity to support CMG growth.
• Identification/realization of cost-saving opportunities and cost-avoidance exercises without compromising supply assurance or quality.
• Pricing/Product Management in Oracle, Semarchy, Foodlogiq, etc.
• Support with analysis for RFP for raw materials and commissary.
• Review and monitor raw material supplier performance with commissary.
• Monitor and manage yields at commissary.
• Update team/organization on commodity markets through monthly category reviews, Board forecasts, and through market news.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• B.A./B.S. in related field; or an equivalent in education and experience; Masters preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in supply chain; food, meat industry preferable. Experience in procurement/commodities markets.
• Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Commodity Analysis.

Pay transparency. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $85,000.00-$122,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM for more details.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.