Procurement Manager – Protein

Role Overview

• Manage the technical services of the protein category including inventory systems, demand planning, pricing compliance and special projects.
• Plans and coordinates relationships with protein, alternative proteins and breading suppliers for the US Supply Chain including utilizing supply chain systems and software to monitor any potential supply issues.
• Provides information to cross functional departments, working with the leader of protein procurement to control and supervise supplier issues assessing root causes.
• Seeks improvement opportunities and associated risks.
• Provides forecasts to all protein suppliers at a regular cadence to ensure adequate stock in the pipeline and monitors actual volume compared to forecast to make any necessary adjustments.
• Communicates timely expansion plans and new volume changes to suppliers.
• Maintains full-cycle supplier relationships including business reviews, maintaining pricing compliance, distribution advantages, redundancy of inventory for proprietary items, and dissolution plans for any surplus.
• Effectively analyzes, manages, and communicates any cost optimization opportunities.
• Supports pricing audits of all proteins, alternative proteins, and protein adjacent ingredients to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Ensures correct specification and pricing documentation for all products and communicate to all internal stakeholders ensuring all are well informed of any changes to the products and supply sources.
• Manages sourcing, planning, tracking, recording and reporting on product development life cycle to ensure on time launch of new items.
• Assist in new and ongoing projects as needed and determined by department head.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-4 years of experience
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience
• Food & Beverage Supply Chain experience
• Basic knowledge of food service distribution
• Agriculture economics & commodities
• Protein processing
• 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

Benefits

• 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