Director, Category Management

Overview

The Director, Category Management (SDCM) will oversee the category management team and all aspects of category management as an integral part of NDCP’s Restaurant Solutions and NDCP’s extended leadership team (ELT).

This position will contribute to the growth and profitability of Dunkin’ by optimizing sourcing strategies, building mutually beneficial supplier relationships, and promoting continuous improvement. The Director and category management team will provide dedicated support in the areas of supplier, cost, risk, and performance management. This includes ensuring timely supply of high-quality products and services at the lowest sustainable cost to the Dunkin’ franchisees on behalf of NDCP.

Restaurant Solutions has procurement and supply chain responsibilities for indirect products and services, such as kitchen equipment, smallwares, custom fabrication, distribution, and consolidation programs, construction materials, furnishings, lighting, signs, and store level services. This position reports directly to the EVP, Restaurant Solutions.

Overview:National DCP, LLC (NDCP) is hiring talented and driven professionals to join our growing team.

We’rea $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—andwe’relooking for passionate individuals to help us keep moving forward.

At NDCP, your work matters. We offer a collaborative, people-first environment where your ideas areheardand 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.

Benefits you can count on:

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DCP 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!

• Additional benefits: employeeassistanceprograms, discount programs, tuition discountprogram, and more!

Whatyou’lldo

• Scope of Responsibility (DCM):
  Own end-to-end category management performance, organizational leadership, and strategic direction for the function.
• Set Strategic Direction:
  Define department vision, priorities, and long-term objectives aligned to NDCP and member value creation
• Drive Category Performance:
  Oversee portfolio outcomes across cost optimization, innovation, and risk mitigation
• Lead Stakeholder Alignment:
  Build and maintain strong alignment with NDCP extended leadership team (ELT) and key partners across Dunkin’ and Inspireo
• Develop Organizational Capability:
  Establish and execute talent strategy including hiring, coaching, development, retention, and succession planning
• Own Supplier Strategy:
  Lead enterprise supplier partnerships and sourcing strategies to maximize value, service, and scalability
• Advance Operational Excellence:
  Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and adoption of enabling technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Executive & Board Reporting:
  Own development and delivery of clear, data-driven insights and updates for executive leadership and Board-level audiences

• Category Management:
  Broad range of items and services leveraged to build new restaurants, remodel existing restaurants, and support Dunkin’s ~10,000 existing restaurants.
• Supplier Management:
  Accountable for direct management of supplier relationships, service performance, adherence to quality standards, costs, and risk mitigation.
• Negotiation:
  Negotiate lowest possible landed cost based on product specifications, quality, service levels, and industry conditions.
• Contract Execution:
  Optimize business terms/conditions and develop contracts for supply of…