MGM Resorts International

Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality - Direct

MGM Resorts International$100K — $130K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Category Management or related field.
  • Experience in supplier strategy and procurement collaboration.
  • Demonstrated leadership or management skills.
  • Hospitality or Hotel Operations management experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement mid- to long-term category strategies.
  • Utilize TCO and market analysis for category decision-making.
  • Translate guest expectations into actionable plans.
  • Manage strategic supplier performance and seek innovation opportunities.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to meet operational and sustainability goals.
  • Act as a primary contact for internal units for assigned categories.
  • Lead Category Managers and Analysts, fostering best practices.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health.
  • Health & Income Protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Discounts on hotels, food, retail, entertainment, and more.
  • Free meals in the employee dining room.
  • Complimentary parking on and off shift.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, financial, and time-off benefits.
  • Professional development and community volunteer opportunities.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

As a Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality - Direct, you will be a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive business value, operational excellence, and an exceptional guest experience. Partnering closely with sourcing, finance, operations, and key suppliers, you will leverage market insights, total cost of ownership analysis, and demand forecasting to optimize category performance, identify innovation opportunities, and deliver sustainable results. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, leads strategic supplier relationships, and mentors a team of Category Managers and Analysts. This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada at one of our Corporate Offices.

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:
  • At least seven (7) years of prior relevant experience within Category Management or a related field
  • Prior experience with supplier strategy, procurement collaboration, and financial modeling
  • Prior leadership/management experience (preferred)
  • Prior experience within Hospitality and/or Hotel Operations management (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (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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