Manager, Category Management - Hospitality

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, F&B, retail, and娱乐

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional and personal development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Category Management Manager to drive category strategies, supplier performance, and procurement execution across assigned spend areas.

You will analyze data, collaborate with stakeholders, and support ESG and diversity programs while turning strategy into actionable plans and monitoring day-to-day performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience with data analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of category strategies and plans.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis.
• Monitor category performance metrics and report outcomes.
• Track supplier performance and identify improvement areas.
• Assist in supplier business reviews and development plans.
• Collaborate with sourcing and operations to align procurement.
• Communicate updates and opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Perform cost analysis, demand forecasting, and spend tracking.
• Maintain data accuracy and tools for category health and dashboards.
• Support ESG and supplier diversity programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

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 Category Management manager is responsible for executing category strategies and supporting the development of sourcing plans across assigned spend areas. The role includes supplier performance tracking, market research, internal stakeholder collaboration, and supporting sustainability and cost optimization goals. The Manager plays a key role in turning high-level strategy into actionable plans, while ensuring day-to-day category performance.

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

• 4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience supply chain, category management, or procurement Required
• Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience with data analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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