Senior Manager, Category Management - Food

At MGM Resorts International, every unforgettable dining experience — from world-class restaurants to large-scale banquet operations — depends on a strategic, reliable, and innovative supply chain.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.