Coordinator, Purchasing

About the role

Cultivate a better world by supporting Chipotle’s supply chain. Ensure timely and accurate procurement of goods and services enabling restaurant development and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the purchase of capital expenditure items through PO generation and vendor coordination, supporting indirect procurement needs across facilities, construction, IT, G&A, and related areas.
• Review architectural plans for new restaurants, determining which items and quantities are needed.
• Manage a ServiceNow task queue, ensuring all assigned tickets are completed accurately and within established department timelines and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate data within the procure-to-pay system, including inputting, updating, and ensuring quality assurance of work order ticketing, as well as troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Monitor, audit, and troubleshoot ServiceChannel and ServiceNow to Oracle Cloud integrations; review quarterly Oracle Cloud updates for function sub-group and related integrations and conduct testing/feedback plans.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners to effectively support Chipotle’s teams.
• Respond to incoming requisitions within one business day; once requirements are confirmed and budgets approved, generate purchase orders in accordance with company guidelines.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for various departments based on supplier quotes and pre-established approved catalogs, ensuring compliance to company guidelines and policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on capitalization policies and Company Initiative budget items, assisting in effectively guiding the team on processing items in line with established guidelines.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets teams to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Document and maintain role-related procedures to support consistency and continuity.
• Maintain communication with suppliers during course of procurement, to ensure supplier performance.
• Support asset management tracking and recovery practices, tools, and procedures to limit risk and exposure, while contributing to cost management through product standardization, tracking, and trending.
• Research and provide plans, documents, and other relevant information for internal requisitioners, as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, or Supply Chain is preferred.
• One to three years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting, or another related operational role is preferred.
• Exposure to indirect procurement processes, purchase order management, or procure-to-pay systems is a plus.
• Experience reviewing architectural plans or supporting construction and facilities-related purchasing is a plus.
• Familiarity with systems such as Oracle, ServiceNow, ServiceChannel, or Tririga is preferred.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and inventory-related data.
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on outstanding items.
• Comfortable asking questions, raising issues, and escalating with suggested solutions when appropriate.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting, or another related operational role.
• Exposure to indirect procurement processes, purchase order management, or procure-to-pay systems.
• Experience reviewing architectural plans or supporting construction and facilities-related purchasing.
• Familiarity with systems such as Oracle, ServiceNow, ServiceChannel, or Tririga.

Skills

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and inventory-related data.
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on outstanding items.
• Comfortable asking questions, raising issues, and escalating with suggested solutions when appropriate.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit here for more details.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $24.52–$31.02. 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.