Procurement Manager - Protein

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Job Summary

Manage the technical services of the protein category including inventory systems, demand planning, pricing compliance and special projects.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Plans and manages relationships with protein, alternative protein, and breading suppliers for the U.S. Supply Chain.
• Monitors potential supply issues, partners cross-functionally to assess root causes and mitigate risk, and identifies continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provides regular forecasts to protein suppliers to ensure adequate inventory and capacity. Monitors actual volume against forecast and adjusts as needed, communicating expansion plans and volume changes to suppliers.
• Maintains full-cycle supplier relationships including business reviews, pricing compliance, inventory planning, supply redundancy, and management of surplus inventory.
• Monitors commodity markets and category cost drivers to identify trends, risks, and cost optimization opportunities. Supports forward-looking cost forecasts and provides insights to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Analyzes pricing, volume, market, and supplier data to support category decisions. Develops and maintains Excel-based reports, templates, and analytical tools as needed.
• Supports pricing audits across proteins, alternative proteins, and related ingredients to ensure pricing accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains accurate product specifications, pricing, and supplier documentation and communicates relevant changes to internal stakeholders.
• Manages sourcing, planning, tracking, and reporting throughout the product development lifecycle to support successful and on-time product launches.
• Supports supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and other projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Food & Beverage supply chain, procurement, sourcing, finance, or related experience
• Knowledge of foodservice distribution, agricultural economics, commodities, and/or protein processing preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into business insights
• Strong Excel skills with experience working with reports, forecasts, models, or large data sets
• Financial and commercial acumen with an understanding of cost drivers and pricing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Ability to independently learn and utilize new systems, reporting tools, and technologies

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

2-4 years

Supervisory Experience:  

1-3 years

Physical Requirements

• Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Constantly
• 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.