Senior Analyst, Vendor Management - Military Veterans

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Analyst , Vendor Management you will contribute to Chipotle's Development Plan by supporting the Design and Construction functions across North America from Kick-Off to Grand Opening during the Development process. You will also support the full vendor bench for Development, including Architects, Facilities Designers, General Contractors, and Indirect Procurement/Supply Chain partners and suppliers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Organize meetings to assess, track, and share key vendor and partner performance during throughout the Development process.
• Organize meetings with Implementation Specialists to review vendor and partner escalations, discuss trends, manage exceptions, and share progress towards regional goals.
• Support Facilities to manage any Design-related service tickets for NROs post-Grand Opening.
• Support Finance to manage the Financial Qualification & Re-Qualification process for all General Contractors (GCs.
• Attend specific project meetings as required, including but not limited to supply chain events, supplier calls, and vendor/partner visits.
• Support the performance of all external Contractors , including, but not limited to Construction Managers (CMs) and Facilities Designers.
• Support the Senior Manager, Vendor Management in establishing, building, and maintaining the full vendor bench for Development.
• Responsible for identifying and escalating all trends and learnings to the Senior Manager, Vendor Management.
• Partner closely with the respective Implementation Specialists and Transaction Managers to assure seamless and smooth hand-offs between Real Estate, Design, and Construction during the Development process.
• Partner closely with the respective Implementation Specialists and Transaction Managers to assess, track, and share key vendor and partner performance.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.
• 3-5 years of Construction, Design, Development, and/or Project Management experience.
• Experience in leading small teams.
• Be able to work independently.
• Strong people and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop/maintain collaborative relationships with External Vendors & Partners.
• Ability to develop positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent influence.
• Be able to collaborate with Development Leadership Team.
• Be able to collaborate with Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operations peers.
• Be able to research and compile information relative to new design elements.
• Be able to work within a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in applicable project management programs (including Microsoft Office Suite).
• Light travel required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $74,000.00-$104,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.