Director Category Management Beverage at MGM Resorts International

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hospitality, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field
10+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic planning (excluding sourcing execution)
Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed organizations with executive presence and strong communication skills
Focused on stakeholder partnership, strategic impact, and operational excellence
Committed to company values of integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence
Experienced in managing direct and indirect categories
Experienced in collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, and finance
Experienced in driving supplier engagement, strategy development, and category analytics

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive category strategies grounded in market data, business needs, and guest insights
Create multi-year category plans that address innovation, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier portfolio optimization
Use TCO (total cost of ownership), demand forecasting, and market intelligence to guide planning
Partner with functional business units and key stakeholders to align category direction and goals
Serve as a strategic relationship lead for key suppliers across assigned categories
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships
Provide supplier performance and capability input to sourcing and quality teams
Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and long-term supplier development roadmaps
Act as the strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and sourcing/procurement for assigned categories
Translate business needs into category strategies and sourcing priorities
Collaborate with Finance to model and track value delivery across assigned categories
Lead and mentor a team of category managers
Build and institutionalize best practices in category planning and supplier engagement
Drive analytics and performance measurement across categories
Identify risks related to supply availability, pricing volatility, and supplier health
Collaborate with sourcing, legal, and sustainability teams to embed ESG and supplier diversity into strategies
Ensure category direction supports responsible sourcing standards and regulatory compliance
Set up the long-term strategy, vision, and performance roadmap across key spend categories
Drive value through strategic planning, supplier collaboration, market intelligence, and alignment with internal stakeholders
Work closely with a separate sourcing team to execute purchasing strategies
Ensure the category vision supports operational needs, guest experience, and company sustainability goals