Culinary Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the procurement for our culinary department including large industrial appliances and merchandising equipment, to small wares like spatulas, whisks, and plates… as well as large quantities of food and consumables.
• Collaborate with our chefs and other stakeholders (including the catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams).
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.
• Prioritize sourcing locally whenever possible and work with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers, to strike the right balance between quality, sustainability, and cost.

Requirements

• Equipment procurement experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with Excel and Access
• Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Skills

• Knowledge of culinary equipment and supplies
• Ability to manage vendor relationships
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Access

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Merit-based compensation
• Annual raises and bonuses
• Stock grants
• Global healthcare
• Work-life balance with a four-week sabbatical after five years

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the position and the employee.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• Work-life balance with a four-week sabbatical after five years