Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality

Position Overview

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests. At MGM Resorts International, every guest stay depends on a strategic and reliable hospitality supply chain. Our Senior Manager, Category Management plays a pivotal role in shaping the categories that will directly impact the guest experience across our resorts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mid- to long-term strategies for assigned categories and sub-categories.
• Use total cost of ownership (TCO), market insights, and demand forecasting to guide category plans.
• Translate business needs and guest expectations into actionable category strategies.
• Manage supplier performance, identify innovation opportunities, and drive cost-improvement initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers to support operational needs, sustainability goals, and service-level requirements.
• Provide strategic input into sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and development plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal business units on assigned sub-categories.
• Collaborate across finance, operations, sourcing, and procurement to ensure strategies align with enterprise goals.
• Support the Director with executive-level presentations, reporting, and alignment sessions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Category Managers and Analysts.
• Contribute to hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and category opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards, compliance expectations, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 7+ years of prior relevant experience in category management or a related field
• Strong experience with supplier strategy, procurement collaboration, and financial modeling
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and category planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• Proven leadership ability with experience coaching mid-level professionals
• Strong business acumen and executive-ready communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex environments and deliver results under pressure

Benefits & Perks

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond
• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room
• Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities