Senior Buyer - Culinary

Epic; Chattanooga (TN); 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 professional in Chattanooga, TN, to manage sourcing for its culinary department. This role involves purchasing large industrial appliances, culinary supplies, and consumable food items.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with chefs and stakeholders, focusing on maintaining vendor relationships and prioritizing local sourcing when feasible. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Madison, WI, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits include merit-based compensation, stock grants, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, particularly for equipment and consumables.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for culinary department including equipment and consumables.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with chefs to align sourcing with menus.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience with Excel and Access

Job description

Overview

This position is based in Madison, WI and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance.

The role focuses on procurement for the culinary department, including large industrial appliances and merchandising equipment, to small wares such as spatulas, whisks, and plates, as well as large quantities of food and consumables. The Epic culinary department serves around 12,000 meals per day and continuously updates facilities to support daily menus with regional, international, and seasonal offerings. You will collaborate with chefs and stakeholders across catering, events, facilities, and accounting to establish, develop, and maintain vendor relationships. We prioritize local sourcing when possible and work with purveyors from local farms to national wholesalers to balance quality, sustainability, and cost.

Learn more about our team at https://careers.epic.com/Jobs/Culinary.

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.

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

Benefits and Equity

We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career. Merit-based compensation will reflect the impact of your work. You may be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants. Epic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles. See our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO.