Senior Buyer - Culinary

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.
• 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.
• Source locally whenever possible and work with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career.
• Merit-based compensation reflecting the impact of your work on the company and our customers.
• Award-winning healthcare coverage.
• Annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of local and national food suppliers.

Benefits

• Healthcare is global.
• Global travel opportunities.
• Equity in the success of Epic and our customers through stock grants.

Location

The position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance.