Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality - Direct

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality - Direct, you will be a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive business value, operational excellence, and an exceptional guest experience. Partnering closely with sourcing, finance, operations, and key suppliers, you will leverage market insights, total cost of ownership analysis, and demand forecasting to optimize category performance, identify innovation opportunities, and deliver sustainable results. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, leads strategic supplier relationships, and mentors a team of Category Managers and Analysts. This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada at one of our Corporate Offices.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

Build and implement mid- to long-term strategies for specific sub-categories within the broader category portfolio

Utilize TCO, market analysis, and demand forecasting to guide category decisions

Translate business needs and guest expectations into actionable plans

Manage performance of strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for innovation or cost improvement

Partner with suppliers to support operational goals, sustainability targets, and service quality

Provide input for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and development plans

Serve as a key point of contact for internal business units for assigned sub-categories

Collaborate with finance, operations, and procurement to ensure strategy execution aligns with business goals

Support Director in executive-level communications and alignment sessions

Supervise and coach Category Managers and Analysts

Lead by example in developing best practices in category planning and cross-functional collaboration

Provide input into hiring, training, and performance management

Monitor market trends and potential risks across assigned categories

Support ESG and supplier diversity initiatives in alignment with company values

Ensure adherence to sourcing standards and regulatory compliance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

At least seven (7) years of prior relevant experience within Category Management or a related field

Prior experience with supplier strategy, procurement collaboration, and financial modeling

Prior leadership/management experience (preferred)

Prior experience within Hospitality and/or Hotel Operations management (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

Free meals in our employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits

Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW ? Apply today!