Director Strategic Sourcing - Marketing

Las Vegas, Nevada

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.

THE JOB:

The Director Shared Sourcing leads the centralized sourcing activities across multiple business units to optimize procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and drive supplier collaboration. This role oversees the execution of shared sourcing strategies that leverage enterprise-wide buying power while supporting individual business needs. The Director is responsible for managing cross-functional sourcing teams, developing category strategies, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, innovation, and compliance

The scope of responsibilities includes execution of enterprise shared sourcing initiatives, management of cross-business unit category strategies and coordination of sourcing activities across departments to maximize value and reduce duplication. Typically manages sourcing spend across $890M+ and partners with 1,600+ suppliers supporting multiple business lines.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop and implement shared sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier innovation.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams to execute RFx, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders to balance enterprise-wide sourcing benefits with specific operational requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and process improvement in sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and suppliers, ensuring alignment of expectations and delivery of agreed-upon outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and conflict resolution among stakeholders to promote sourcing excellence.
• Enhance sourcing tools, templates, and reporting to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure sourcing processes comply with corporate policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and measure performance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field and brings 8+ years of progressive sourcing and procurement experience. They have a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, driving measurable business results, and delivering operational excellence.
• They are a collaborative leader who effectively partners with stakeholders across multiple business units, influences decision-making at all levels, and successfully manages cross-functional teams. Their expertise includes strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier negotiations, spend analysis, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize procurement outcomes.
• The successful candidate is highly analytical, results-oriented, and proficient with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle. They possess exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, enabling them to develop strong supplier partnerships while advancing organizational objectives.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive wellness programs designed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Exclusive access to company-sponsored discounts across hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, travel, technology, and a wide range of partner offerings.
• Complimentary parking both during and outside of scheduled work hours.
• Competitive health, wellness, and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Ongoing professional growth and career development through leadership programs, learning opportunities, strategic networking, and community engagement initiatives.

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