Procurement Manager

Shake Shack•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Shake Shack, the mission is to Stand For Something Good, prioritizing people and committing to doing the right thing. As a rapidly growing hospitality brand, Shake Shack focuses on crafting unforgettable guest experiences, offering extensive learning opportunities, and enabling employees to make a significant impact on the business, restaurants, and communities. As a member of the #ShackFam, individuals receive hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential within a fun and inclusive environment. This Procurement Manager role is based at either the Atlanta, GA Support Center or the New York Support Center. The position involves managing specific procurement and strategic sourcing categories within the Supply Chain, which includes executing sourcing strategies, overseeing supplier performance, and driving category management. The manager is also responsible for planning, evaluating, and procuring assigned food and beverage ingredients to support company growth, quality standards, and cost optimization.

Requirements

Food & Beverage Supply Chain experience
Basic knowledge of food service distribution
Agriculture economics & commodities
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Negotiation skills
Adept with Microsoft Suite platforms
Capable of learning and utilizing new technology
Bachelor's Degree
4-6 years of Work Experience
1-3 years of Supervisory Experience
Related experience as a Buyer at a food distributor
Related experience as a Chain restaurant category manager
Related experience as a Manufacturer analyst, production planner or plant operations

Responsibilities

Supports the relationships with suppliers for the US Supply Chain, including using supply chain systems to help monitor potential supply issues.
Partners with cross-functional teams and procurement leadership to help address supplier challenges, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Provides regular forecasts to suppliers to support appropriate inventory levels.
Monitors actual volumes against forecasts and communicates updates or changes to relevant stakeholders, including anticipated volume shifts.
Maintains supplier relationships by supporting business reviews, monitoring pricing compliance, and assisting with inventory planning for proprietary items, including managing excess or surplus where applicable.
Analyzes cost data to identify potential optimization opportunities and supports pricing audits to help ensure accuracy across responsible categories.
Maintains accurate supplier information and supports communication of updates to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across teams.
Supports sourcing, planning, tracking, and reporting activities related to the product development lifecycle to help ensure timely launches of new items.
Provides support on new and ongoing projects as assigned by department leadership.

Benefits

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively
Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Development and Growth Opportunities
Eligibility criteria applies