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

• Knowledge of culinary equipment and supplies
• Ability to manage vendor relationships
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Merit-based compensation
• Awarded 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 and can accommodate the needs of the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Healthcare is global
• Annual raises and bonuses
• Stock grants
• Four-week sabbatical after five years

Living in Madison, WI

• Known for its rising tech talent
• Home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin
• Ranked as the greenest city in America (NerdWallet)
• Ranked as the best city for renters (SmartAsset)
• Ranked as the fittest city in America (Fitbit)
• Ranked as the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor)