Senior Manager - IT Strategic Sourcing

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts InternationalHave 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.Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements.This position is eligible to participate in the Company's incentive plan.Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans as well as 401(k) and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.THE JOB:It is the responsibility of the Technology Sourcing Senior Manager to manage sourcing activities and projects for assigned categories as determined by Technology Sourcing leadership. Technology Sourcing categories include sourcing and contract activities for technology products and services in the following verticals: retail, gaming, general technology products, desktop, telecom, network, security/surveillance, consulting, staff augmentation, hotel, food & beverage, information security, human resources, global procurement, digital marketing, revenue management, entertainment, financial/analytics, media technology, and marketing for MGM Resorts International and subsidiary companies. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.THE DAY-TO-DAY:Manage and support technology sourcing efforts for assigned technology related products and services required by the company's technology departments, business departments, Centers of Excellence (COE's), and MGM Resorts International's various properties.Develop and issue comprehensive, consolidated, global Requests for Proposal (RFP's), Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Request for Information (RFI's) and conduct RFx analysis to assist in determining award scenarios by collaborating with internal business teams, technology departments, and COE's as required.Build relationships with stakeholders and Executive Leadership to facilitate contract and spend review process. Create and execute a negotiation strategy.Perform total cost analysis of contracts, including comparison with previous cost or benchmarks if applicable and identification of costs or increases outside of industry standards.Create and execute category strategy and plans, logical annual savings plans. Meet with, advise, and consistently update stakeholders to inform on contract status and align on negotiation strategy to reduce cost for assigned category.Develop sourcing plans for assigned category and execute on it while managing multiple contracts at once and each step of the 7-step Sourcing process.Work with IT compliance to ensure suppliers are compliant with gaming jurisdictions if required. Identify opportunities and make recommendations on strategic initiatives to management and develop technology supplier relationships and identify qualified diverse suppliers for bidding opportunities.Lead, prepare and execute supplier negotiations; negotiate and properly redline performance driven supplier contracts for assigned projects; Expert knowledge of market data for assigned category, pricing terms, ability to redline contractual agreements (which includes, but not limited to: lease agreements, product and services agreements, amendments, addendums, SOW's, change orders, order forms, contract renewals, and maintenance agreements) and work with suppliers, internal business teams, COE's, technology departments, Corporate Legal, Security and Risk to accomplish these tasks.Partner with cross-functional internal teams, such as Finance and stakeholders to determine business success factors, expectations, and requirements to ensure appropriate Agreements are being negotiated based on the negotiation strategy created and shared by the Senior Sourcing Manager.Provide financial and spend analysis with the ability to quickly identify trends and discrepancies in your assigned category.Summarize contract status and overall contract details for executive level review, collaborate with internal business teams, COE's and technology departments to identify new suppliers as required while providing solutions to identified issues.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.5+ years of prior relevant experience in strategic sourcing, with a focus on Technology sourcing.THE PERKS & BENEFITS:Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities.FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=19492-3Are you ready to

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