Category Manager-Strategic Sourcing: Beverage

National DCP, LLC; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

National DCP, LLC in Duluth, GA is seeking a Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Food/Beverage to own select product categories and lead category strategy with cross-functional teams.

This hybrid role requires building supplier relationships, negotiating bids, and developing cost plans to drive savings for the NDCP and Dunkin' brands.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, with food/beverage industry exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing, preferably in beverages.
• Experience in foodservice distribution or QSR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Finance and Dunkin’ to plan and execute sourcing.
• Understand category cost drivers and develop cost plans.
• Lead and analyze bids, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; advise on awards.
• Negotiate landed costs and ensure complete supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with Transportation to optimize terms and freight.
• Ensure contingency plans are current and actionable.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal & Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Food/Beverage

Location:

Duluth, Georgia

Take your career to the next level with NDCP!

Company Overview

National DCP, LLC (NDCP) is hiring talented and driven professionals to join our growing team. We’re a $3 billion supply chain leader supporting over 10,000 Dunkin’ restaurants across the U.S. Our team powers one of the most recognized quick-service brands through innovative logistics, reliable service, and high-quality product distribution. Known for delivering real value and operational excellence, NDCP is at the forefront of supply chain management—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us keep moving forward.

Position Overview

This position will directly oversee select product categories as an essential part of the NDCP Sourcing team. The Category Manager develops, leads, and actively executes category strategy. Responsible for researching products, generating supplier performance reports, negotiations, creating and analyzing bids and making recommendations as to how to grow and improve the business through strategic sourcing.

Schedule: Hybrid, working onsite in the Duluth, GA Corporate office

Why Work with Us?

At NDCP, your work matters. We offer a collaborative, people-first environment where your ideas are heard, and your growth is supported. From competitive pay and full benefits to career advancement opportunities, we invest in your success—because when you thrive, so do we. Join us and take the next step in a meaningful, rewarding career.

NDCP offers a Competitive Salary plus Bonus potential

Benefits You Can Count On

NationalDCP offers a robust benefits suite. Check out our career page for our full list of benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid life, AD&D, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, discretionary) & paid holidays and more!
• Compensation: Weekly payroll: Salary plus bonus potential
• Additional benefits: employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition discount program , and more!

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Establish and maintain strong supplier business relationships.
• Interface with internal departments such as Purchasing, Operations, Finance as well as Dunkin’ corporate to provide optimum cross-functional planning and execution of Sourcing functions.
• Fully understand product category cost drivers.
• Develop category food cost plan and monitor performance throughout the year.
• Participate and conduct business planning sessions to fully understand business requirements and sourcing needs.
• Enhance supplier development by communicating performance standards, developing joint improvement initiatives, and actively soliciting formal feedback from NDCP members.
• Utilize strategic sourcing tools to sustain continuous cost reduction programs for NDCP’s largest controllable expenditures.
• Identify, develop, and support cost savings measures for the system.
• Manage and resolve product supply issues as needed.
• Prepare and analyze Request For Information (RFI), Request For Quote (RFQ), and Request For Proposal (RFP) as needed. Analyze responses and work with appropriate internal counterparts for best-case award decision.
• Negotiate the lowest possible landed cost based on product specifications, quality, service levels, and industry conditions.
• Ensure all supplier contracts are complete, properly executed, and have considered all cost variables, including the unbundling of freight.
• Work with Transportation in determining optimal delivery terms, rates and freight class.
• Ensure supply contingency plans and strategy are up-to-date and easily activated in the event primary suppliers are unable to perform as required.

Supervision Exercised

This position may supervise others.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing desired; highly preferred within the Beverage category.
• Industry experience in food, beverage, bakery, dairy, packaging, retail or wholesale grocery and/or consumer food products a plus.
• Experience in Foodservice Distribution, Purchasing Co-op and a QSR environment is a plus.
• Familiarity utilizing the 7 Step Strategic Sourcing Process.
• Advanced use of MS Office products.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and execute multiple projects at a time.
• Easily able to prioritize, time manage, and multitask with limited supervision.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams.
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing situations and priorities. Comfortable adjusting concepts to fit new situations.
• Clear understanding of financial measurements.
• Capable of delivering challenging and constructive feedback to suppliers or internally and maintaining steady direction yielding efficient, effective results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Periodic travel required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NDCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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