Strategic Sourcing Category Lead — Food & Beverage (Hybrid)

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

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.