Procurement Manager

Shake Shack•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Shake Shack, the mission is to Stand For Something Good, focusing on people and crafting unforgettable experiences. As one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, Shake Shack offers endless learning opportunities, hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential in a fun and inclusive environment. The Procurement Manager role involves managing select procurement and strategic sourcing categories within Supply Chain, executing sourcing strategies, overseeing supplier performance, and driving category management. This position is responsible for planning, evaluating, and procuring assigned food and beverage ingredients to support growth, quality, and cost optimization for the US Supply Chain.

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 Work Experience
1-3 years Supervisory Experience
Related Experience: Buyer at a food distributor
Related Experience: Chain restaurant category manager
Related Experience: 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