Senior Manager, Category Management - Hospitality - Direct
Core
Develop and execute category strategies to drive business value, operational excellence, and exceptional guest experiences for MGM Resorts International.
Role type
Senior Manager, Category Management (Hospitality)
Builds
Category strategies, supplier relationships, and operational plans for specific sub-categories within the hospitality portfolio.
Domain
Hospitality / Hotel Operations / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, demand forecasting, supplier relationship management, financial modeling, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, market trend analysis, ESG integration, regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Hospitality or Hotel Operations management experience, leadership/management experience, Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain.
Technologies
TCO analysis tools, demand forecasting models, financial modeling software.
Responsibilities
Build and implement mid- to long-term strategies for specific sub-categories; Utilize TCO, market analysis, and demand forecasting to guide category decisions; Manage performance of strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for innovation or cost improvement; Supervise and coach Category Managers and Analysts; Partner with finance, operations, and procurement to ensure strategy execution aligns with business goals; Monitor market trends and potential risks across assigned categories.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership with team mentorship.