Culinary Procurement Lead — Local Sourcing & Relocation

Epic; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based compensation

Annual raises and bonuses

Stock grants

Job summary

Epic is seeking a Procurement Specialist for its culinary department, responsible for managing equipment and consumable procurement. This role includes developing vendor relationships and collaborating with chefs to align procurement with operational needs.

The position requires relocation to Madison, WI, and candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment serving over 12,000 meals daily with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment procurement is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Candidates must have exceptional attention to detail.
• Organizational skills are required.
• Experience with Excel and Access is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Madison, WI is necessary.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for culinary department equipment and consumables.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships for sourcing needs.
• Collaborate with chefs to align sourcing with menus.
• Prioritize local sourcing while evaluating supplier quality.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Excellent communication

Customer-service skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with Excel

Experience with Access

Job description

Epic is seeking a Procurement Specialist for its culinary department, responsible for managing equipment and consumable procurement. This role includes developing vendor relationships and collaborating with chefs to align procurement with operational needs.

The position requires relocation to Madison, WI, and candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment serving over 12,000 meals daily with a focus on quality and sustainability.