Culinary Procurement Lead (Relocation to Madison)

Epic; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock grants

Sabbatical after 5 years

Annual raises & bonuses

Job summary

Epic in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a procurement professional for our culinary department, responsible for sourcing large industrial appliances, merchandising equipment, and a wide range of small wares. The role involves working with chefs, catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams to secure high‑quality goods while balancing cost and sustainability.

You will build and maintain vendor relationships, prioritize local sourcing where possible, and benefit from relocation assistance,

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 culinary department equipment including large industrial appliances and merchandising equipment, plus small wares.
• Collaborate with chefs and stakeholders (catering, events, facilities, accounting).
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.
• Prioritize local sourcing whenever possible while balancing quality, sustainability, and cost.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Epic in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a procurement professional for our culinary department, responsible for sourcing large industrial appliances, merchandising equipment, and a wide range of small wares. The role involves working with chefs, catering, events, facilities, and accounting teams to secure high‑quality goods while balancing cost and sustainability.

You will build and maintain vendor relationships, prioritize local sourcing where possible, and benefit from relocation assistance,