Purchasing Manager - Corporate

MGM Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Health & Income Protection benefits

Employee discounts on hotel, F&B, and

Free parking on and off shift

Healthcare, financial, and time off

Professional development and volunteer

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a Purchasing Operations Manager in Las Vegas, NV to lead end-to-end purchasing and item data management across all spend categories. You will oversee Buyers and Item Setup Specialists, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and timely procurement execution to support strategic business objectives.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in procurement/sourcing, with 5+ years preferred, plus experience with Stratton Warren, Coupa, Oracle, and in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of procurement/sourcing or supply chain management experience.
• 5+ years of procurement/sourcing or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP, informal bids) and negotiating short-term supplier agreements.
• Experience with e-procurement tools (Stratton Warren, Coupa, Oracle) and other procurement systems.
• Experience in a resort/hospitality setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Buyers and Item Setup Specialists, including workload distribution and training.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Strategic Sourcing to execute programs.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of purchases and item data, including requisitions, POs, and data integrity.
• Review invoice variances and maintain accurate item master data.
• Lead KPI execution for PR-to-PO, PO on-time delivery, and item setup quality metrics.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate for tail-spend programs and purchases.
• Support HR responsibilities for teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Stratton Warren

Coupa

Oracle

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

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