Senior Director, Procurement

About the role

Chipotle is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead sourcing strategy for its beef, pork, dairy, and commissary categories. The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution to ensure a resilient, cost‑effective supply base that supports menu innovation and growth across North America.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute end‑to‑end sourcing strategies, including pricing models, supplier portfolio design, and capacity expansion.
• Build deep market intelligence to anticipate commodity trends and guide business decisions.
• Lead sourcing for new menu items and limited‑time offerings, identifying margin‑improvement opportunities.
• Manage Food With Integrity auditors, ensure compliance, and maintain documentation.
• Establish executive‑level relationships with strategic suppliers and drive performance across cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Identify supply risks, create mitigation plans, and ensure continuity across a multi‑region network.
• Partner with Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Support S&OP processes, enable data‑driven decisions, and lead a high‑performing procurement team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply‑chain experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience building and developing teams.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, pricing, negotiations, and supplier management.

Required skills