Senior Buyer - Culinary

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Sourcing locally whenever possible and working with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers, to strike the right balance between quality, sustainability, and cost

Requirements

• Experience with Excel and Access
• Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Equipment procurement experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Skills

• Knowledge of local and national suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Merit-based compensation
• Annual raises and bonuses
• Stock grants
• Global healthcare
• Flexible work environment
• Four-week sabbatical after five years

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the department.

Benefits

• Healthcare is global
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities

Location

We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. This position is based on our campus in Madison, WI.