Senior Buyer - Culinary

Epic; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based compensation

Annual raises and bonuses

Stock grants

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Epic is seeking a procurement specialist for its culinary department, focusing on sourcing everything from large appliances to small wares. You will manage vendor relationships, collaborate with culinary teams, and prioritize local sourcing. This role is based in Madison, WI, and requires relocation; assistance is provided.

Ideal candidates should have strong procurement experience and excellent communication skills. Additional benefits include merit-based compensation and stock grants. Join a diverse team committed to excellence!

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and vendor management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for culinary equipment and consumables.
• Develop vendor relationships to enhance sourcing quality.
• Collaborate with culinary teams for operational needs.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, sustainability, and quality.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in 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.