VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: MGM Resorts now requires that all new hires who do not exclusively work from home to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before beginning work effective August 30, 2021 (excluding hourly employees for properties located in Mississippi or New Jersey).

Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Become one of the stars behind The SHOW and become part of the world's most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute strategic sourcing activities for defined category strategies, assisting in developing and growing programs, identifying additional managed spend categories and manage vendor relationships and communications for

MGM Resorts International and subsidiary companiesAll duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM

Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for assigned categories as required by the company's various properties.
• Conduct in-depth financial and spend analysis to identify trends and discrepancies
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify market trends for opportunities to reduce cost
• Collaborate with internal customers to determine property requirements and expectations
• Assist in developing vertical sourcing plans
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project launch, implementation and compliance
• Develop and issue comprehensive, consolidated global Request for Proposals (RFP's)
• Conduct RFP analysis to assist in determining award scenarios based on identifying the best supplier to provide the right product, quality, and price
• Negotiate, write and execute supplier contracts for assigned projects in conjunction with Corporate Legal
• Develop and execute project implementation plans to assure a successful program roll-out and increased property compliance
• Monitor and report supplier performance, property purchase trends and program compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of solutions to identified issues
• Identify and develop qualified diverse suppliers
• Identify alternative products or processes to support company sustainability initiatives
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

SUPERVISION:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in business or related field; or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of procurement experience
• Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP and informal bids) and negotiating supplier agreements
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

PREFERRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of strategic sourcing experience with a focus on Facilities Management
• Supervisory experience
• Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP and informal bids) and negotiating supplier agreements
• CPM or CPSM (or other professional certification)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPM or CPSM (or other professional certification)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Stratton Warren required. Proficiency in MS Access and Visio helpful
• Working knowledge of financial and purchasing systems
• Perform various financial analyses where required. (e.g., analyzing historical data, RFP analysis, etc.)
• Use RFx tools, strategic sourcing tools, Supplier Relationship Management systems, and contract management tools efficiently and effectively, where appropriate
• Keep constantly apprised of economic or business situations as they affect Procurement policy
• Organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, within established deadlines and attention to detail, effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills, maintain a professional image and enthusiastic attitude at all times
• Ability to lead and present to cross-functional teams, to gain consensus and achieve company and department goals
• Able to lead and mentor a team
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms
• Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts from line level to upper management
• Able to create, read and evaluate reports and generate correspondence and statistical reports
• Able to access all areas of the facility and travel off property when representing MGM Resorts International
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to MGM Resorts International corporate and department standards