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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

As the Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for grocery and beverage categories to support Chipotle's growth, profitability, and supply continuity objectives. You will manage supplier relationships, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Marketing, Culinary, Food Safety, Finance, and Operations.

This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a fast-paced environment. The Manager will contribute to category strategy development, lead cost optimization initiatives, and ensure reliable supply across assigned categories.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage procurement activities for assigned grocery and beverage categories with significant annual spend responsibility.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies that support supply continuity, cost optimization, innovation, and business growth.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate supply continuity risks.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, and operational performance to support long-term sourcing decisions.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence reviews, and cost modeling to identify savings and value creation opportunities.
• Support inflation mitigation and productivity initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.
• Drive supplier diversification and risk mitigation efforts related to market dynamics, geopolitical events, tariffs, and other external factors.
• Lead supplier business reviews, including performance measurement, scorecard management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support innovation, LTOs, new menu items, and commercialization efforts.
• Manage sourcing projects from strategy development through implementation and performance tracking.
• Communicate project status, financial impact, risks, and opportunities to leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance procurement effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support the development of procurement team members and cross-functional partners as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing initiatives across complex categories.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes, including spend analysis, category management, negotiations, contracting, forecasting, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and deliver measurable business results.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to support decision-making and negotiations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Supply chain or procurement certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, Six Sigma, or equivalent) preferred.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.