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Director Category Management Beverage page is loaded## Director Category Management Beveragelocations: Office - US, Las Vegas, NV 3260 Sammy Davis Jrtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 268660Las Vegas, Nevada**The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International****THE JOB:**The Director Category Management is responsible for setting up the long-term strategy, vision, and performance roadmap across key spend categories. This role focuses on driving value through strategic planning, supplier collaboration, market intelligence, and alignment with internal stakeholders, while working closely with a separate sourcing team to execute purchasing strategies. The Director ensures the category of vision supports operational needs, guest experience, and company sustainability goals. **THE DAY-TO-DAY:*** 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.**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:*** Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field with 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, collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, and finance, and driving supplier engagement, strategy development, and category analytics.**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. 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