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.
Prioritize sourcing locally whenever possible and work with a variety of purveyors, from local farmers to national wholesalers, to strike the right balance between quality, sustainability, and cost.
Requirements
- Experience with Excel and Access
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Experience with Epic culinary department procurement
- Knowledge of local and national suppliers
- Ability to manage vendor relationships
- Understanding of sustainable sourcing practices
Skills
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Vendor relationship management
- Sustainability and ethical sourcing
- Excel and Access proficiency
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual raises and bonuses
- Stock grants
- Global healthcare coverage
- Four-week sabbatical after five years
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Location
Based on our campus in Madison, WI. Financial relocation assistance provided.
Company Information
Epic is a company that recruits nationally and provides financial relocation assistance. We serve around 12,000 meals per day to our customers, staff, and visitors. We prioritize sourcing locally and work with a variety of purveyors to strike the right balance between quality, sustainability, and cost. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.