MGM Resorts International · 3 hours ago
Executive Director Category Management - Beverage
Office - US, Las Vegas, NV 3260 Sammy Davis Jr
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expMGM Resorts International is a leading company in the entertainment industry, seeking an Executive Director for Category Management in the Beverage sector. This role is responsible for setting long-term strategies and performance roadmaps while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value and support operational needs.
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Responsibilities
Define and champion the long-range category management vision, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities and future business needs
Lead the development of multi-year category roadmaps, incorporating innovation, risk mitigation, supplier diversity, and ESG goals
Utilize market intelligence, TCO models, and demand analytics to drive data-informed strategy development
Collaborate with executive stakeholders across business units to ensure strategies address enterprise-level opportunities and challenges
Serve as the executive sponsor for key supplier relationships within core categories, fostering strategic alignment, innovation, and mutual growth
Oversee long-term supplier capability planning, performance management, and value delivery initiatives
Lead supplier development efforts, including executive-level QBRs and transformation programs
Partner with sourcing and quality leaders to influence supplier selection and engagement frameworks
Act as the executive liaison between category management and senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Sourcing, Legal, and ESG teams
Translate evolving business needs into scalable, forward-thinking category strategies
Drive enterprise-level initiatives that optimize category performance, financial impact, and operational efficiency
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of category leaders and managers
Establish and institutionalize best-in-class frameworks for category planning, supplier engagement, and value tracking
Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the category management function
Represent the category function in enterprise forums, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions
Proactively identify category-specific risks across global supply continuity, market volatility, and regulatory landscapes
Ensure ESG, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing principles are deeply embedded in all category strategies
Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Sustainability teams to uphold compliance and advance corporate citizenship goals
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic planning
Proven leader in large, matrixed organizations with strong executive presence, communication, and influencing skills
Demonstrates strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with company values of integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence
Experienced in managing direct and indirect categories, supplier strategy, and driving enterprise-level initiatives
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
Company
MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International is a hospitality firm that operates casinos, restaurants, and recreational resorts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.6BKey Investors
IAC
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $850M
2024-03-25Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2020-08-10Post Ipo Equity· $1B
Leadership Team
William Hornbuckle
Chief Executive Officer and President
Mark Strawn
Chief Financial Officer - Midwest Group
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