Manager, Category Management - Hospitality

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? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

At MGM Resorts International, the guest experience begins with comfort, consistency, and the seamless delivery of our hospitality standards. Our Manager, Category Management plays an essential role in supporting the hospitality-focused categories that uphold these standards and ensure our rooms and guest environments reflect the quality expected from world-class resorts. In this role, you’ll help translate category strategies into day-to-day execution by supporting supplier partnerships, strengthening performance across hospitality categories, and collaborating with operations, sourcing, and finance to ensure alignment with enterprise needs.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Support implementation of category strategies and plans developed by senior leadership.

• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and benchmarking to guide category decisions.

• Monitor category performance metrics and report on insights, trends, and outcomes.

• Serve as a primary liaison for daily supplier communication, coordination, and issue resolution.

• Track supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or development.

• Assist in preparing and participating in supplier business reviews.

• Partner with sourcing and operations teams to ensure procurement execution aligns with business needs.

• Communicate updates, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

• Gather insights from operational teams to support category planning and strategy refinement.

• Perform cost analysis, demand forecasting, and spend tracking.

• Maintain data accuracy across category tools, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Support value tracking, continuous improvement, and performance reporting.

• Ensure regulatory, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards are upheld across assigned suppliers.

• Assist with ESG and supplier diversity initiatives within assigned categories.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience in supply chain, category management, or procurement.

• Experience in data analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external partners.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Excel, analytics tools, and procurement systems.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• 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.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!