MGM Resorts International

Category Management Manager-Food

MGM Resorts International$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
  • Preferred experience in data analysis and supplier management.
  • Cross-functional collaboration background preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of category strategies developed by senior management.
  • Conduct market research to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Monitor and report on category performance metrics.
  • Act as a liaison for communication and issue resolution with suppliers.
  • Track supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Assist in preparing for supplier business reviews and development plans.
  • Partner with teams to align procurement execution with business needs.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health.
  • Access to discounts on hotels, food, retail, and entertainment.
  • Free parking for employees during shifts.
  • Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development and community volunteering.
Full Job Description
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:
  • Minimum of 4+ Years of prior relevant experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement
  • Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field - Preferred
  • 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
  • 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


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MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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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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