Senior Buyer - Culinary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based compensation

Annual raises and bonuses

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Epic is seeking a procurement professional for its culinary department in Madison, WI. The role involves managing procurement of equipment and consumables while developing vendor relationships. You will collaborate closely with chefs and teams to ensure menus align with sourcing needs.

Ideal candidates have experience in culinary procurement, strong communication skills, and are detail-oriented. Relocation assistance is provided, and we prioritize local sourcing to enhance quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement for culinary departments or similar settings.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to maintain vendor relationships and prioritize sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for culinary department including equipment and consumables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.
• Collaborate with chefs to ensure sourcing aligns with menus.

Skills

Equipment procurement experience

Communication skills

Customer-service skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Access proficiency

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.