MGM Resorts International

Category Management Manager - Beverage

MGM Resorts International$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least four years of experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in data analysis and supplier management is a plus.
  • Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of category strategies developed by Senior Manager or Director.
  • Conduct market research and supplier analysis to guide decisions.
  • Monitor and report on category performance metrics.
  • Serve as a liaison for daily communication with suppliers.
  • Track and identify areas for improvement in supplier performance.
  • Assist in preparing for supplier business reviews and development plans.
  • Partner with sourcing and operations teams for procurement execution.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health.
  • Health & income protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Discounts on company hotel, food, beverage, retail, and entertainment.
  • Free meals in the employee dining room.
  • Free parking for employees.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, financial, and time-off benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

As a Category Management Manager, you will execute category strategies and driving 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, supporting supplier business reviews, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring 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.


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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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