Senior Culinary Procurement Lead — Relocation Covered

Epic; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic, located on a campus just outside Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a procurement professional for the culinary department. The role involves sourcing large appliances, merchandising equipment, and a wide range of wares, with a focus on local and national suppliers and cost-quality balance.

You will work with chefs and stakeholders across catering, events, facilities, and accounting to develop and maintain vendor relationships, while ensuring high standards and sustainability in sourcing.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in culinary or large-scale food service preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed).
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required or preferred per policy.

Responsibilities

• Procure culinary equipment and appliances, merchandising gear, and small wares (e.g., spatulas, whisks) as well as food and consumables for Epic's culinary department.
• Collaborate with chefs and cross-functional teams (catering, events, facilities, accounting) to establish vendor relationships and sourcing strategies.
• Balance quality, sustainability, and cost by engaging with local farmers and national wholesalers.
• Support relocation to Madison, WI and partner with relocation services as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Relocation willingness

US work eligibility

COVID-19 vaccination

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Epic, located on a campus just outside Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a procurement professional for the culinary department. The role involves sourcing large appliances, merchandising equipment, and a wide range of wares, with a focus on local and national suppliers and cost-quality balance.

You will work with chefs and stakeholders across catering, events, facilities, and accounting to develop and maintain vendor relationships, while ensuring high standards and sustainability in sourcing.