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 our chefs and other stakeholders (including the catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams)
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors
• Sourcing locally whenever possible and working with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers
• Strike the right balance between quality, sustainability, and cost

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 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
• Award-winning healthcare coverage
• Annual raises and bonuses
• Stock grants

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Healthcare is global
• Global vacation policy
• Equity and stock options

Living in Madison

Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. 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 written into our principles.