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

• 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

Skills

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

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

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

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Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.