What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Category Management position at MGM Resorts International Operations, Inc.?
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 Senior Manager Category Management plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing category strategies that drive business impact and align with enterprise-wide objectives. Partnering closely with the Director, this role leads strategic planning across key spend areas, cultivates high-performing supplier partnerships, and continuously enhances category performance. As a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, the Senior Manager ensures alignment across sourcing, finance, and operations—delivering measurable value, fostering innovation, and maintaining strong governance and compliance standards. In addition, this role invests in talent development by mentoring Category Managers, building capability, and strengthening the overall function. Through a combination of strategic insight, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership excellence, the Senior Manager helps position the organization for sustainable growth and competitive advantage. THE DAY-TO-DAY: Build and implement mid- to long-term strategies for specific sub-categories within the broader category portfolio. Utilize TCO, market analysis, and demand forecasting to guide category decisions. Translate business needs and guest expectations into actionable plans. Manage performance of strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for innovation or cost improvement. Partner with suppliers to support operational goals, sustainability targets, and service quality. Provide input for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and development plans. Serve as a key point of contact for internal business units for assigned sub-categories. Collaborate with finance, operations, and procurement to ensure strategy execution aligns with business goals. Support Director in executive-level communications and alignment sessions. Supervise and coach Category Managers and Analysts. Lead by example in developing best practices in category planning and cross-functional collaboration. Provide input into hiring, training, and performance management. Monitor market trends and potential risks across assigned categories. Support ESG and supplier diversity initiatives in alignment with company values. Ensure adherence to sourcing standards and regulatory compliance. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Minimum of 7 Years of prior relevant experience supporting category management or related field Experience with supplier strategy, procurement collaboration, and financial modeling Bachelor's Degree - Business, Supply Chain, or related field - Preferred 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 VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=12722 Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today! At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences — combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Privacy Notice that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.