Chris Rivera

Chris Rivera is an accomplished professional in category management and strategic sourcing, currently serving as Senior Category Manager for Packaging & Indirect at Foodbuy USA since October 2018. Prior experience includes roles at Chipotle Mexican Grill, where responsibilities involved developing strategic directions for kitchen equipment and optimizing expenditures, and at Door to Door Organics, leading the merchandising strategy for fresh grocery products across multiple markets. Rivera's career also features positions at FreshDirect, focusing on meat and seafood categories, and at MotherNature.com, managing product development and vendor negotiations. A brief tenure as a Chef's Apprentice at Rouge et Blanc provided valuable culinary and restaurant management experience. Chris Rivera holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Operations & Technology Management from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.