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MGM Resorts International · 2 hours ago

Vice President Category Management & Sourcing (Indirect Categories)

LV Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

MGM Resorts International is a leader in the entertainment industry, seeking a Vice President of Category Management & Sourcing for indirect categories. This role involves developing and executing strategies for category management and sourcing, optimizing costs, and fostering supplier relationships to enhance operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Define and lead comprehensive category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, innovation, risk, and supplier value

Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, disruptions, and opportunities, and develop long-term category plans including supplier segmentation, value creation, and sourcing roadmaps

Lead category management teams to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, consolidate suppliers, and align strategies with operational and financial objectives

Oversee tactical procurement activities, including RFx management, negotiations, contract finalization, and compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement policies

Foster strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and performance improvement

Lead contract negotiation strategies with legal and sourcing teams to ensure competitive terms and risk mitigation

Promote sustainability, diversity, ESG goals, and responsible sourcing practices across categories

Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, set clear performance objectives, conduct talent reviews, and implement succession plans

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on indirect spend strategy, market dynamics, and risk management, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Operations to enhance sourcing efficiency, analytics, and supply chain resilience

Qualification

Category managementIndirect sourcingSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationCost optimizationRisk managementPerformance improvementLeadershipCollaborationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

12+ years of experience in category management and indirect sourcing within large, complex organizations

Proven track record managing multiple categories, including technology, facilities, marketing, and professional services

Experience delivering cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Experience managing senior supplier relationships

Engagement with stakeholders and overseeing vendor and contract management

Deep knowledge of technology and marketing services categories

Strong strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation skills

Demonstrates executive presence

Results-oriented and collaborative

Focused on building a high-performance culture

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