Senior Analyst, Protein Procurement

Chipotle•Quincy, MA

7d•$85,000 - $122,500•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.