Culinary Procurement Lead — Relocation to Madison

Epic; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock grants

Annual raises and bonuses

Job summary

Epic's culinary procurement team on our campus in Madison, WI seeks a skilled buyer to source large industrial appliances, merchandizing equipment, and small wares. The role partners with chefs, catering, events, facilities, and accounting to ensure reliable supplies for a high-volume operation serving thousands daily.

You will build and maintain relationships with local farmers, national wholesalers, and other vendors, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and cost.

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.

Responsibilities

• Procure large industrial appliances, merchandising equipment, and small wares for the culinary department.
• Collaborate with chefs and stakeholders (catering, events, facilities, and accounting).
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Prioritize local sourcing when possible while balancing quality, sustainability, and cost.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Relocation willingness

US work eligibility

COVID-19 vaccination

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Epic's culinary procurement team on our campus in Madison, WI seeks a skilled buyer to source large industrial appliances, merchandizing equipment, and small wares. The role partners with chefs, catering, events, facilities, and accounting to ensure reliable supplies for a high-volume operation serving thousands daily.

You will build and maintain relationships with local farmers, national wholesalers, and other vendors, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and cost.