Culinary Procurement Lead — Local Sourcing & Relocation

Epic; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 their culinary department based in Madison, WI. The role involves managing procurement of equipment, small wares, and consumables while developing vendor relationships.

This position emphasizes local sourcing and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with chefs and teams. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Madison and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• COVID-19 Vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for the culinary department, including equipment, small wares, and consumables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.
• Collaborate with chefs and cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing needs align with menus and operations.
• Prioritize local sourcing and evaluate suppliers for quality, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer-service skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with Excel

Experience with Access

Job description

Epic is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their culinary department based in Madison, WI. The role involves managing procurement of equipment, small wares, and consumables while developing vendor relationships.

This position emphasizes local sourcing and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with chefs and teams. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Madison and be eligible to work in the U.S.