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).
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.

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 your work has on the company and our customers.
• Awarded annual raises and bonuses.
• Eligible for stock grants.
• Global healthcare.
• Stock options.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs.

Skills

• Knowledge of local suppliers and markets.
• Ability to source locally and balance quality, sustainability, and cost.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare is global.
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

About the Role

We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. 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).

Location

The position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area.