Associate, Category Management - Hospitality

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Office - US, Las Vegas, NV 3260 Sammy Davis Jrtime type:
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269616

Las Vegas, Nevada
** The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
**** THE JOB:
** At MGM Resorts International, the guest experience begins with comfort, consistency, and the high standards that define our hospitality brand. Our Category Management Associate plays a key supporting role in the hospitality-focused categories that help maintain these standards across our rooms and guest  this role, you’ll provide essential analytical and operational support to ensure our hospitality categories run smoothly. You’ll help maintain accurate data, track performance, support supplier coordination, and assist with day-to-day activities that keep our hospitality operations aligned, reliable, and positioned to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
** THE DAY-TO-DAY:
*** Assist in executing category strategies and sourcing initiatives developed by the category team.
* Support supplier onboarding, data collection, and contract administration.
* Manage category documentation and ensure accuracy of item, pricing, and supplier data.
* Compile, analyze, and interpret category performance metrics such as savings, spend, and supplier KPIs.
* Maintain dashboards and tools used for monitoring compliance, spend tracking, and demand forecasting.
* Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership and internal stakeholders.
* Serve as a liaison for routine communication between suppliers and internal teams.
* Coordinate logistics and administrative support for supplier meetings, audits, reviews, and follow-ups.
* Respond to stakeholder inquiries, escalating issues to the Category Manager as needed.
* Support compliance with sourcing standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Assist in ESG and supplier diversity tracking efforts.
* Identify and support process improvement opportunities within the category team.
** THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
* 1+ years of prior relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, merchandising, or operations preferred.
* Experience with data management or administrative support.
* Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
* Excellent organization and time management abilities.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
* Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, or similar) is a plus.
** THE PERKS & 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.
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** 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.

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