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… as well as large quantities of food and consumables.
Collaborate with our chefs and other stakeholders (including the catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams) to establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.
Establish sourcing strategies that prioritize quality, sustainability, and cost, while working with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers.
Requirements
- Experience with Excel and Access
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Equipment procurement experience preferred
Skills
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of local and national supply chains
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Merit-based compensation
- Annual raises and bonuses
- Stock grants
- Global healthcare coverage
- Flexible work environment
- Four-week sabbatical after five years
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Company Information
We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. Learn more about our team at https://careers.epic.com/Jobs/Culinary.
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).