MGM Resorts International · 19 hours ago
Director Category Management Beverage
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMGM Resorts International is a leader in the entertainment industry, seeking a Director of Category Management for the Beverage sector. This role is responsible for developing long-term strategies and performance roadmaps for key spend categories, ensuring alignment with operational needs and sustainability goals.
GamblingHospitalityResorts
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive category strategies grounded in market data, business needs, and guest insights
Create multi-year category plans that address innovation, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier portfolio optimization
Use TCO (total cost of ownership), demand forecasting, and market intelligence to guide planning
Partner with functional business units and key Stakeholders to align category direction and goals
Serve as a strategic relationship lead for key suppliers across assigned categories
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships
Provide supplier performance and capability input to sourcing and quality teams
Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and long-term supplier development roadmaps
Act as the strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and sourcing/procurement for assigned categories
Translate business needs into category strategies and sourcing priorities
Collaborate with Finance to model and track value delivery across assigned categories
Lead and mentor a team of category managers
Build and institutionalize best practices in category planning and supplier engagement
Drive analytics and performance measurement across categories
Identify risks related to supply availability, pricing volatility, and supplier health
Collaborate with sourcing, legal, and sustainability teams to embed ESG and supplier diversity into strategies
Ensure category direction supports responsible sourcing standards and regulatory compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field
10+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic planning (excluding sourcing execution)
Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed organizations with executive presence and strong communication skills
Focused on stakeholder partnership, strategic impact, and operational excellence
Committed to company values of integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence
Experienced in managing direct and indirect categories, collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, and finance, and driving supplier engagement, strategy development, and category analytics
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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