MGM Resorts International

Senior Manager Category Management

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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in category management or a related field.
  • Proficient in supplier strategy and procurement collaboration.
  • Skilled in financial modeling and market analysis.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and implement strategies for specific sub-categories within the portfolio.
  • Utilize total cost of ownership and demand forecasting for decision-making.
  • Translate business needs into actionable plans for category execution.
  • Manage strategic supplier performance and seek innovation opportunities.
  • Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Coach and supervise Category Managers and Analysts to enhance team capability.
  • Support ESG and supplier diversity initiatives in line with company values.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentives for physical and mental health.
  • Discounts on hotel, food and beverage, and entertainment.
  • Free parking, both on and off shift.
  • Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and community volunteering.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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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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