Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute strategic sourcing activities for defined category strategies, primarily in transportation, travel, ticket sales, and other commodities as assigned. This role will assist in developing, growing, and improving various programs while identifying additional managed spend opportunities.  Candidate will work closely with various cross‐functional internal teams and be a key driver towards advancing the Company’s vision and providing a value contribution to achieve revenue/savings targets.  All 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 market and supplier analysis to identify market trends for opportunities to reduce cost.

• Collaborate with internal customers to determine property requirements and expectations

• Drive internal cross‐functional teams to ensure comprehensive, successful RFP outlines.

• Conduct RFP analysis to assist in determining award scenarios based on identifying the best supplier to provide quality product, service, capacity/capability, and price.

• Negotiate best value, write, and execute supplier contracts in conjunction with Legal and other cross‐functional teams.

• Assist in developing project implementation plans to ensure successful program roll‐out and property compliance.

• Effective communication and writing skills, including ability to draft pointed Executive Summaries and Reports to secure senior management’s approval.

• Ability to influence senior executives, build consensus, and work in a team.

• Excellent ability to organize, synthesize, and present findings. Monitor and report supplier performance, property purchase trends and program compliance

• Assist in the development and implementation of solutions to identify and resolve supplier issues

• Identify and develop qualified diverse suppliers 

• Self‐motivated with a high level of initiative and follow‐through

• Perform other job‐related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; and equivalent experience in Travel, Transportation, and OTA. 

• 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:

• CPM or CPSM (or other professional certification)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPM or CPSM (or other professional certification)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have understanding of transportation, travel, and online ticket agency sales.

• Must have deep knowledge of various indirect categories, from Finance, HR, Marketing, etc.

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. Proficiency in OneNote, Ariba, and Coupa helpful

• Working knowledge of financial and purchasing systems

• Perform various financial analyses where required. (e.g., analyzing historical data, RFP analysis, etc.)

• Strong organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, within established deadlines and attention to detail.

• Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills.

• Always maintain a professional image and enthusiastic attitude

• Excellent speaking and presentation skills. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms

• Able to create, read and evaluate reports and generate correspondence and statistical reports

• Maintain a professional, neat, and well‐groomed appearance, adhering to MGM Resorts International corporate and department standards

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work from th