Associate, Sourcing Marketing & Professional Services

Strategic Sourcing Associate

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 : At MGM Resorts International, our ability to deliver world-class guest experiences begins with strategic partnerships and thoughtful sourcing decisions that power every corner of our enterprise. As a Strategic Sourcing Associate, you will support the sourcing programs, analytics, and supplier coordination that help drive efficiency, value, and innovation across multiple categories. In this role, you'll support end-to-end sourcing activitiesconducting financial analysis, helping manage RFPs, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and contributing to sourcing plans that align with enterprise strategies. This position is ideal for someone early in their sourcing or procurement career who is ready to develop their analytical skills, strengthen supplier management capabilities, and support high-impact sourcing initiatives across the organization.

The day-to-day :

• Assist in leading strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned spend categories.
• Conduct financial, spend, and trend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support market research and supplier analysis to uncover sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather business requirements and clarify needs.
• Assist in developing sourcing plans aligned with category strategies and enterprise goals.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support implementation, tracking, and compliance.
• Help develop, issue, and analyze request for proposals (RFPs) and other bid processes.
• Support contract negotiation and execution in partnership with Legal.
• Assist with project rollout plans to ensure successful implementation and adherence.
• Monitor supplier performance and prepare reports on trends, compliance, and program health.
• Support diverse supplier identification and sustainability-aligned sourcing.
• Assist in problem-solving sourcing and supplier-related issues.

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