MGM Resorts International
Vice President Category Management & Sourcing (Indirect Categories)
MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
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268045Las Vegas, Nevada**The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International****THE JOB:**The Vice President Category Management & Sourcing (Indirect Categories) is a key strategic leader responsible for leading the enterprise-wide strategy, development, and execution of category management and sourcing activities for all indirect spend categories. This includes oversight of category management teams that define market segmentation, supplier strategies, and innovation pipelines, as well as sourcing teams that execute tactical supplier engagement, negotiations, and contract management.This role drives value creation through cost optimization, supplier collaboration, risk mitigation, and sustainability while ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise-wide procurement goals. The VP is a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders and a leader of high-performing teams focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The VP will develop and drive forward-looking category strategies that are align with enterprise goals.
**THE DAY-TO-DAY:*** Define and lead comprehensive category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, innovation, risk, and supplier value.* Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, disruptions, and opportunities, and develop long-term category plans including supplier segmentation, value creation, and sourcing roadmaps.* Lead category management teams to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, consolidate suppliers, and align strategies with operational and financial objectives.* Oversee tactical procurement activities, including RFx management, negotiations, contract finalization, and compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement policies.* Foster strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and performance improvement.* Lead contract negotiation strategies with legal and sourcing teams to ensure competitive terms and risk mitigation.* Promote sustainability, diversity, ESG goals, and responsible sourcing practices across categories.* Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, set clear performance objectives, conduct talent reviews, and implement succession plans.* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on indirect spend strategy, market dynamics, and risk management, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Operations to enhance sourcing efficiency, analytics, and supply chain resilience.**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:*** The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.* 12+ years of experience in category management and indirect sourcing within large, complex organizations.* They have a proven track record managing multiple categories, including technology, facilities, marketing, and professional services, while delivering cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.* They excel in leading cross-functional teams, managing senior supplier relationships, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing vendor and contract management.* Deep knowledge of technology and marketing services categories, combined with strong strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation skills, allows them to drive performance improvements.* The candidate demonstrates executive presence, is results-oriented, collaborative, and focused on building a high-performance culture.**THE PERKS & BENEFITS:*** Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally* Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more* Free meals in our employee dining room* Free parking on and off shift* Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)* Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community**VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:**Are you ready to **JOIN THE SHOW**At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences — combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture.
We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.
MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences.We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.comWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us.
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Office - US, Las Vegas, NV 3260 Sammy Davis Jrtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
268045Las Vegas, Nevada**The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International****THE JOB:**The Vice President Category Management & Sourcing (Indirect Categories) is a key strategic leader responsible for leading the enterprise-wide strategy, development, and execution of category management and sourcing activities for all indirect spend categories. This includes oversight of category management teams that define market segmentation, supplier strategies, and innovation pipelines, as well as sourcing teams that execute tactical supplier engagement, negotiations, and contract management.This role drives value creation through cost optimization, supplier collaboration, risk mitigation, and sustainability while ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise-wide procurement goals. The VP is a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders and a leader of high-performing teams focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The VP will develop and drive forward-looking category strategies that are align with enterprise goals.
**THE DAY-TO-DAY:*** Define and lead comprehensive category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, innovation, risk, and supplier value.* Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, disruptions, and opportunities, and develop long-term category plans including supplier segmentation, value creation, and sourcing roadmaps.* Lead category management teams to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, consolidate suppliers, and align strategies with operational and financial objectives.* Oversee tactical procurement activities, including RFx management, negotiations, contract finalization, and compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement policies.* Foster strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and performance improvement.* Lead contract negotiation strategies with legal and sourcing teams to ensure competitive terms and risk mitigation.* Promote sustainability, diversity, ESG goals, and responsible sourcing practices across categories.* Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, set clear performance objectives, conduct talent reviews, and implement succession plans.* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on indirect spend strategy, market dynamics, and risk management, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Operations to enhance sourcing efficiency, analytics, and supply chain resilience.**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:*** The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.* 12+ years of experience in category management and indirect sourcing within large, complex organizations.* They have a proven track record managing multiple categories, including technology, facilities, marketing, and professional services, while delivering cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.* They excel in leading cross-functional teams, managing senior supplier relationships, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing vendor and contract management.* Deep knowledge of technology and marketing services categories, combined with strong strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation skills, allows them to drive performance improvements.* The candidate demonstrates executive presence, is results-oriented, collaborative, and focused on building a high-performance culture.**THE PERKS & BENEFITS:*** Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally* Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more* Free meals in our employee dining room* Free parking on and off shift* Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)* Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community**VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:**Are you ready to **JOIN THE SHOW**At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences — combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture.
We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.
MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences.We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.comWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us.
For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our
and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit . For California residents, also see our
that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information. #J-18808-Ljbffr