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
- 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
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
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 commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the employee.
Benefits
- Healthcare is global
- Stock grants
- Four-week sabbatical after five 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).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our principles and practices.