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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Healthcare is global
• Stock grants
• Annual raises and bonuses

Location

Based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. Financial relocation assistance provided.