Category Sourcing Manager - Corporate (Las Vegas)

Caesars Entertainment•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WE ARE CAESARS At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary” Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.” Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service” Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in. JOB SUMMARY The Category Manager will manage commodity or category national contract agreements, manage supplier performance, and assist in selecting new sources and suppliers. The role will also direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements. HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for key commodities and spend categories within the hotel and casino industry. Candidates require substantial recent, proven experience in a procurement function involved in high risk, high value, services and supplies covering a range of commodities. Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of commodities business requirements Interface and advise with senior executives to align business priorities and manage issues Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and commodity trends to Team Members and business partners Measure and manage the overall performance of the sourced supplier network within the commodities industry. Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with Team Members to prioritize and drive implementation Collaborate with Stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new suppliers and markets as business requirements dictate Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives Manage governance and control programs to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate and regulatory policies Ensure organizational financial goals are met, including budget and savings Develop both internal and external partnerships critical to meeting objectives Report annual cost savings programs and implement business strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans Advise on supplier network capabilities and commodity/spend category trends and industry best practices Effectively manage several projects Can be based out of Las Vegas, NV or remote (within eligible, company approved jurisdictions). TOGETHER WE WIN We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships DISCLAIMER This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive business and sourcing experience in Contract Labor and other Professional Services categories.
Bachelor’s or similar degree in hotel management, business, operations management or related science field required, MBA preferred.
3+ years in progressively challenging roles in sourcing/negotiations/supplier management.
3+ years relevant experience with Contract Labor, and other Professional Services categories.
Strong subject matter expertise Contract Labor.
Experienced in negotiating simple and complex commodity programs with a detailed understanding of operations, finance, and the evaluation of terms, pricing minimum order requirements, and service level standards
Ability to manage large complex projects including managing to a project timeline, ensuring quality deliverables, effective communication and project risk management
Subject matter expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies and working knowledge of the procurement function
Strong effective negotiation skills
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate across all level of the organization
Strong computer, e-auction and systems literacy
Customer (internal/external) Centric
Leader of change

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for key commodities and spend categories within the hotel and casino industry.
Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of commodities business requirements
Interface and advise with senior executives to align business priorities and manage issues
Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and commodity trends to Team Members and business partners
Measure and manage the overall performance of the sourced supplier network within the commodities industry.
Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with Team Members to prioritize and drive implementation
Collaborate with Stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives
Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones
Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results
Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new suppliers and markets as business requirements dictate
Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives
Manage governance and control programs to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate and regulatory policies
Ensure organizational financial goals are met, including budget and savings
Develop both internal and external partnerships critical to meeting objectives
Report annual cost savings programs and implement business strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans
Advise on supplier network capabilities and commodity/spend category trends and industry best practices
Effectively manage several projects