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 chefs and other stakeholders (including the catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams)
- Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors
- Source locally whenever possible and work with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers
- Update and expand culinary facilities to support daily menus featuring a variety of regional, international, and seasonal offerings
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 relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Merit-based compensation
- Annual raises and bonuses
- Stock grants
- Global healthcare
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Varies based on project demands
Benefits
- Healthcare
- 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years
Company Information
Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor).
We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles.