Manager, Category Management - Food

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

At MGM Resorts International, the guest experience begins with exceptional food and beverage offerings that reflect the quality and innovation our guests expect from world-class resorts. Our Manager, Category Management plays an essential role in supporting the food category by helping ensure the products and partnerships behind our culinary and beverage programs meet the highest standards. In this role, you’ll help translate category strategies into day-to-day execution by supporting supplier partnerships, strengthening performance across food categories, and collaborating with operations, sourcing, and finance to ensure alignment with enterprise needs.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager