Chipotle Mexican Grill · 1 month ago
Manager, Procurement Partnerships
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expChipotle Mexican Grill is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients. The Procurement Partnership Manager will lead supply chain setups in new international markets and manage procurement partnerships, focusing on strategic sourcing projects and supplier relationships.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead supply chain set up in new international markets by ensuring supply continuity, most optimal business model and capacity for growth
Collaborate with franchisees and cross functional teams to strategically identify suppliers that can comply with Chipotle’s high standards such as food with integrity, FSQA, Code of Conduct
Support exports regulatory documentation and set up the most optimal model by defining what items need to be imported or local produced. Leverage regional Chipotle international supply chain hubs when applicable
Own and execute procurement projects from concept to launch, including supplier onboarding, category transitions, and cost improvement initiatives
Coordinate closely with franchisee partners to maintain supply continuity, communicate risks, and align on current and future needs
Monitor international logistics timelines, freight costs, and resolve transit or customs issues quickly in partnership with freight forwarders and suppliers
Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure smooth execution
Oversee procurement activities, supporting suppliers, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance with Chipotle’s standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day supplier interactions and support ongoing performance management
Partner with Culinary, FSQA, Operations, Marketing, Legal, and other teams to advance supplier and market initiatives and support the scaling of new markets
Manage supply chain for established international markets by identifying and implementing margin improvement opportunities through process optimization, supplier consolidation, and logistics enhancements
Collaborate with domestic supply chain partners to align forecasts, supplier capacity, and demand requirements
Develop and manage critical category regional hubs to leverage multi market volume negotiation, while maintaining a consistent quality standard
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university
5-8 years of experience working in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement
Hands-on experience working with overseas suppliers, with a strong preference for Asia, Middle East and Latin America vendor management
Skilled in negotiating contracts and managing international logistics
Knowledge of import/export compliance and customs processes
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in supply chain tools (ERP, logistics software, Excel)
Excellent communication and great collaboration skills to be able to work with franchisees and cross functional teams
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
MBA Preferred
Supply Chain Certification preferred: CPIM, CPSM, CSCP, six sigma
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
401k
Sick leave
Vacation time
Annual cash bonuses
Equity awards
Company
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a chain of restaurants that specializes in burritos and tacos.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2006-01-26IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Boatwright
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rymer
Chief Financial Officer
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