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Caesars Entertainment · 1 month ago

Category Sourcing Manager - Corporate (Las Vegas)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Caesars Entertainment is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., dedicated to providing exceptional experiences. The Category Sourcing Manager will manage national contract agreements, supplier performance, and develop sourcing strategies for key commodities within the hotel and casino industry.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for key commodities and spend categories within the hotel and casino industry

Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of commodities business requirements

Interface and advise with senior executives to align business priorities and manage issues

Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and commodity trends to Team Members and business partners

Measure and manage the overall performance of the sourced supplier network within the commodities industry

Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with Team Members to prioritize and drive implementation

Collaborate with Stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives

Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones

Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results

Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new suppliers and markets as business requirements dictate

Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives

Manage governance and control programs to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate and regulatory policies

Ensure organizational financial goals are met, including budget and savings

Develop both internal and external partnerships critical to meeting objectives

Report annual cost savings programs and implement business strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans

Advise on supplier network capabilities and commodity/spend category trends and industry best practices

Effectively manage several projects

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesSupplier managementContract negotiationStrategic sourcingProject managementCommunication skillsCustomer centricityComputer literacyLeadership

Required

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive business and sourcing experience in Contract Labor and other Professional Services categories

Bachelor's or similar degree in hotel management, business, operations management or related science field required, MBA preferred

3+ years in progressively challenging roles in sourcing/negotiations/supplier management

3+ years relevant experience with Contract Labor, and other Professional Services categories

Strong subject matter expertise Contract Labor

Experienced in negotiating simple and complex commodity programs with a detailed understanding of operations, finance, and the evaluation of terms, pricing minimum order requirements, and service level standards

Ability to manage large complex projects including managing to a project timeline, ensuring quality deliverables, effective communication and project risk management

Subject matter expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies and working knowledge of the procurement function

Strong effective negotiation skills

Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate across all level of the organization

Strong computer, e-auction and systems literacy

Customer (internal/external) Centric

Leader of change