Purchasing Manager - Corporate

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Health & income protection

Hotel/discounts

Free parking

Healthcare & time off benefits

Development & volunteering

Job summary

Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International seeks a Purchasing Operations Manager to lead end-to-end buying and item setup across all spend categories. You will drive data integrity, compliance, and supplier engagement while aligning procurement with corporate goals.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with 2+ years of procurement experience and 5+ years preferred in a resort or hospitality setting. This role also oversees HR for the teams and drives continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement/supply chain experience required.
• Experience with bid processes (RFI, RFP) and short-term supplier agreements.
• 5+ years preferred in procurement/sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience in Stratton Warren, Coupa, Oracle or similar e-procurement systems.
• Experience in a resort or hospitality setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial direction to Buyers and Item Setup Specialists, including workload and training.
• Partner with Category Management and Strategic Sourcing to ensure program execution and compliance.
• Own end-to-end purchasing lifecycle: requisitions, POs, and master data quality.
• Oversee KPI tracking such as PR-to-PO time and PO-to-invoice variance.
• Lead supplier relationships and continuous improvement for purchasing and item setup.
• Manage HR responsibilities for teams, including hiring, training, and development.
• Implement process improvements across purchasing and item setup functions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Vendor management

Bid processes

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Stratton Warren

Coupa

Oracle

E-Procurement tools

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 Purchasing Operations Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end purchasing activities across all spend categories, with direct oversight of the Buying and Item Setup teams. This role ensures operational efficiency, data integrity, and compliance while aligning procurement processes with corporate financial goals, CSR initiatives, and performance metrics. Through cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement, the manager drives strategic supplier engagement and enhances procurement execution to support overall business objectives.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provide managerial direction and guidance to Buyers and Item Setup Specialists, including workload distribution, efficient operating methods, training, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Partner with Category Management and Strategic Sourcing teams to ensure successful execution of programs. Verify purchase requisitions, contracts, and item setups are compliant with sourcing strategies.
• The Purchasing Operations Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of all purchases and item data. This includes processing purchase requisitions, expediting purchase orders, and ensuring timely receipt creation. The role also involves reviewing invoice variances and maintaining accurate and complete item master data. Additionally, the manager oversees item setup for new products, catalog updates, and ensures the overall quality of master data.
• Oversee and ensure execution of KPIs for both teams, including PR-to-PO conversion time, PO percentage beyond due date, non-compliant POs, PO-to-invoice variance accuracy, and item set up quality metrics such as completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Allocate team resources to meet the product, service, and item data needs of the business.
• Manage the Buyer team’s bidding process, supplier selection, and negotiations for purchase requisitions and tail-spend programs, ensuring tactical support for assigned category spend is executed effectively.
• Ensure that products, services, and item data meet quality expectations, are delivered on time, and align with customer needs while minimizing procurement-related business disruptions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, addressing quality, service, delivery issues, and ongoing continuous improvement opportunities for both purchasing and item setup processes.
• Lead Human Resources responsibilities for assigned teams, fostering a work environment that promotes client service, teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction. Responsible for hiring, training, succession planning, and employee discipline while upholding the company’s diversity commitments.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across both purchasing and item setup functions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree
• Have 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in Procurement/Sourcing or Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrated background in all aspects of supply chain management, including experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP and informal bids) and negotiating short‐term supplier agreements
• Have 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in Procurement/Sourcing or Supply Chain Management - Preferred
• Previous systems experience in Stratton Warren, Coupa, Oracle, and/or other E‐Procurement technologies - Preferred
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting - 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 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