Senior Analyst, Indirect Procurement (Utilities & Waste Management)

Chipotle•Quincy, MA

31d•$85,000 - $122,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This impactful role is on Chipotle’s Indirect Procurement team that manages over $1B in annual spend across a broad portfolio of categories critical to our restaurant operations and corporate functions. This position will split time between strategic work (supplier strategy, market analysis, contract negotiations) and operational execution (spend visibility, supplier performance management) and work closely with internal partners in Facilities, Finance, Operations and Sustainability, bringing structure and rigor to a category set that has real P&L impact. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants to own something meaningful, build subject matter expertise, and continue to grow within a fast-scaling procurement organization.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. in related field; or an equivalent in education and experience.
3–5+ years of relevant corporate experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related function; utilities or facilities categories a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers and execute sourcing events with limited oversight.
Comfortable working with large data sets in Excel, Microsoft suite proficiency required; experience with Power BI or BI tools a plus.
Strong communicator and able to present analysis and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Familiarity with energy markets, utility rate structures, or environmental/waste regulations is advantageous.
Experience in a restaurant, retail, or multi-site environment is a bonus.
A growth mindset and genuine appetite to develop professionally and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies, informed by market intelligence, spend analysis, and business priorities.
Lead competitive sourcing events; RFPs, RFQs, and structured negotiations for new and renewing supplier agreements.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and sustainability improvement across the portfolio.
Monitor energy market trends, commodity indices, and regulatory developments that affect category economics.
Support business owners and internal stakeholders in managing supplier relationships, including leading quarterly business reviews, performance conversations, and escalations.
Act as the procurement point of contact for suppliers day-to-day, coordinating between internal teams and external partners to keep things moving.
Prepare materials as needed for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and strategic relationship reviews including: scorecards, performance data, and agenda development, leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders.
Manage contract lifecycle from drafting through execution, working with Legal and business partners as needed.
Build and maintain spend dashboards and category reporting for senior stakeholders.
Conduct should-cost modelling and benchmarking to inform negotiation strategy.
Track savings delivery and report against targets.