Category Management Associate-3

MGM Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Hotel/F&B/retail/entertainment and F&F

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development and volunteer

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking an Associate Category Management professional in Las Vegas. You will support category strategies, supplier onboarding, data collection, and contract administration to ensure accurate item and supplier data and to drive value across spend areas.

The role emphasizes data management, analytics, and maintaining dashboards to forecast demand and monitor compliance, with reporting for leadership and routine stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, merchandising, or operations.
• Experience in data management and administrative support.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Support supplier onboarding, data collection, and contract administration activities; manage data accuracy.
• Maintain dashboards and tools to track spend, forecast demand, and monitor supplier compliance.
• Generate reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Act as a liaison for routine communications between internal teams and suppliers; coordinate meetings and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing processes and regulatory standards.
• Support ESG and supplier diversity tracking efforts as required.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the category team.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

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:

The Associate Category Management supports the execution of category strategies through data analysis, supplier coordination, and process management. This role is instrumental in maintaining the accuracy of category data, tracking performance, preparing reporting, and assisting with day-to-day supplier and stakeholder interactions. The Specialist enables efficient operations and contributes to value delivery across assigned spend areas.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist in the implementation of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Support supplier onboarding, data collection, and contract administration activities. Manage category-related documentation and ensure accuracy of item and supplier data. Compile, analyze, and interpret category performance metrics (e.g., cost savings, supplier KPIs).
• Maintain dashboards and tools to track spend, forecast demand, and monitor supplier compliance.
• Generate reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Act as a liaison for routine communications between internal teams and suppliers. Coordinate logistics and administrative support for supplier meetings, audits, and reviews. Respond to stakeholder inquiries and elevate issues to Manager when needed.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing processes and regulatory standards.
• Support ESG and supplier diversity tracking efforts as required.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities within the category team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has a bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Has 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience Supply chain, procurement, merchandising, or operations
• Has experience in data management and administrative support.
• Has strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets.
• Has excellent organizational and time management abilities.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• 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 parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community