Procurement Manager

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first!

At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're committed to always doing the right thing. As one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, we're all about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. We offer endless learning opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on our business, restaurants, and communities. As a member of the #ShackFam, you’ll have access to hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential, all in a fun and inclusive environment.

Join us and Be a Part of Something Good.

Eligible locations:

Atlanta, GA Support Center (2 Ballpark Center, 800 Battery Ave SE Atlanta, GA)
New York Support Center (225 Varick St. New York, NY)

Job Summary

Manages select procurement and strategic sourcing categories within Supply Chain, executing sourcing strategies, overseeing supplier performance, and driving category management. Responsible for planning, evaluating, and procuring assigned food and beverage ingredients to support growth, quality, and cost optimization.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports the relationships with suppliers for the US Supply Chain, including using supply chain systems to help monitor potential supply issues.

• Partners with cross-functional teams and procurement leadership to help address supplier challenges, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. 

• Provides regular forecasts to suppliers to support appropriate inventory levels. Monitors actual volumes against forecasts and communicates updates or changes to relevant stakeholders, including anticipated volume shifts.

• Maintains supplier relationships by supporting business reviews, monitoring pricing compliance, and assisting with inventory planning for proprietary items, including managing excess or surplus where applicable.

• Analyzes cost data to identify potential optimization opportunities and supports pricing audits to help ensure accuracy across responsible categories.

• Maintains accurate supplier information and supports communication of updates to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across teams.

• Supports sourcing, planning, tracking, and reporting activities related to the product development lifecycle to help ensure timely launches of new items.

• Provides support on new and ongoing projects as assigned by department leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Food & Beverage Supply Chain experience

• Basic knowledge of food service distribution

• Agriculture economics & commodities

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

• Negotiation skills

• Adept with Microsoft Suite platforms

• Capable of learning and utilizing new technology

Requirements

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

4-6 years

Supervisory Experience:  

1-3 years

Related Experience

• Buyer at a food distributor

• Chain restaurant category manager

• Manufacturer analyst, production planner or plant operations

Physical Requirements

• Precise hand/eye coordination: Not Applicable

• Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Constantly

• Operation of heavy equipment or operation of vehicles: Not Applicable

• Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 10 lbs.: Constantly

• Climbing and working in awkward and cramped positions: Constantly

• Other : Travel to and walking through farms, ranches, feedyard operations, manufacturing and harvest facilities for all animal species

Benefits at Shake Shack:

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:

• Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses

• Shake Shack Meal Discounts

• Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*

• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*

• 401k Plan with Company Match*

• Paid Time Off*

• Paid Parental Leave*

• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1

• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*

• Development and Growth Opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies

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About Us

Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts.  A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy that we "Stand for Something Good."

Shake Shack is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.