Apply on Employer Site

MGM Resorts International · 2 hours ago

Vice President Category Management (Direct Categories)

LV Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

MGM Resorts International is a leading company in the entertainment industry, and they are seeking a Vice President Category Management (Direct Categories) to develop and execute category strategies for direct spend categories. This role involves leading category management teams, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies while aligning strategies with business objectives.

GamblingHospitalityResorts

Responsibilities

Leads enterprise-wide category management across $900M+ in spend and 1,700 suppliers covering Beverage, Food, OS&E, Grocery & Distribution, and Hospitality. Defines and executes comprehensive category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, drive innovation, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier ecosystem value

Partners cross-functionally with Sourcing, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Quality Assurance to align strategies with business objectives, operational needs, and financial goals

Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships that foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while advancing sustainability, diversity, and ESG initiatives

Oversees contract negotiation strategies in partnership with sourcing and legal teams to ensure competitive terms and risk mitigation. Monitors supplier performance through KPIs, implementing corrective actions when needed

Leads and develops a high-performing team of category managers and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus. Provides leadership development, sets clear performance objectives, and executes succession planning to sustain organizational excellence

Drives year-over-year cost efficiencies, elevates spend under management, and ensures category strategies support company-wide goals for growth, value creation, and operational excellence

Qualification

Category managementContract negotiationVendor managementSupply chain managementStakeholder managementInnovationLeadershipCollaborationCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field

12+ years of progressive category management experience in large, complex organizations

Experience in leading F&B, alcohol, and indirect categories

Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiations, and RFP execution

Ability to ensure compliance and deliver measurable value

Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship building skills

Ability to foster a culture of ownership and transparency

Capability to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth across all categories

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 meals in our employee dining room

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