Senior Director, Procurement

Chipotle•Newport, RI

3d•$225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

As the Senior Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for shaping and executing sourcing strategies across Chipotle’s beef, pork, dairy, and commissary categories. You will drive cost efficiency, supply continuity, and innovation while upholding Chipotle’s Food With Integrity standards. You will lead a high-performing team, build strategic supplier partnerships, and leverage market intelligence to support growth and menu innovation. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—ensuring a resilient, scalable supply base that enables operational excellence across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
8+ years of leadership experience building and developing teams
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, pricing, negotiations, and supplier management
Strong understanding of commodity markets and supply chain dynamics

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience driving sustainability or responsible sourcing initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies, including pricing models, supplier portfolio design, and long-term capacity expansion
Build deep market intelligence capabilities to anticipate commodity trends and inform business decisions
Lead sourcing strategies for new menu items and limited-time offerings (LTOs)
Identify and deliver margin improvement opportunities through strategic negotiations and value chain optimization
Manage the Food With Integrity auditors and ensure program compliance and documentation
Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers
Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, service, and innovation
Lead regular business reviews to assess risk, performance, and forward strategies
Ensure supplier alignment with Chipotle’s Food With Integrity standards
Proactively identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure continuity of supply across a complex, multi-region network
Oversee compliance with contracts, regulatory requirements, and internal standards
Partner with Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Support the S&OP process to balance supply and demand effectively
Enable data-driven decision-making through analytics and insights
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement organization
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead change management initiatives to support organizational growth and transformation