Category Management Manager - Beverage

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Health protection

Discount programs

Free meals

Free parking

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a Category Management Manager in Las Vegas, NV. The role focuses on executing category strategies, driving spend category performance, and partnering with sourcing, operations, and suppliers to optimize costs and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include market research, supplier analysis, performance tracking, and facilitating supplier reviews while ensuring regulatory and ESG compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute category strategies and drive day‑to‑day performance of assigned spend categories and supplier portfolios.
• Conduct market and spend analysis to inform decisions and opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier business reviews.
• Communicate updates and opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical sourcing, ESG, and supplier diversity requirements.
• Assist in procurement execution aligned with business needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

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

As a Category Management Manager, you will execute category strategies and drive the day‑to‑day performance of assigned spend categories and supplier portfolios. This role partners closely with sourcing, operations, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement strategic procurement initiatives, optimize costs, and improve operational efficiency. You will conduct market and spend analysis, monitor supplier performance, support supplier business reviews, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical sourcing, ESG, and supplier diversity requirements. The position plays a critical role in translating category strategies into actionable plans, delivering value through data‑driven insights, supplier management, and continuous improvement across assigned categories.

The Day‑to‑Day

• Support implementation of category strategies and plans developed by the Senior Manager or Director.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform decision‑making.
• Monitor category performance metrics and report on outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison for daily communication and issue resolution with suppliers.
• Track supplier performance and help identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in preparation for supplier business reviews and development plans.
• Partner with sourcing and operations teams to ensure procurement execution aligns with business needs.
• Communicate updates, issues, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Provide insights from operational teams to inform category planning.
• Perform cost analysis, demand forecasting, and spend tracking.
• Maintain data accuracy and tools used for tracking category health and supplier metrics.
• Contribute to value tracking and performance dashboards.
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring all vendors meet regulatory and ethical sourcing standards.
• Help implement ESG and supplier diversity programs within the category scope.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least four (4) years of prior relevant experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience with data analysis, supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration (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.