Category Sourcing Manager Corporate (Las Vegas)

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment our Mission Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward and all Team Members are expected to uphold them

• Our Mission: Create the Extraordinary

• Our Vision: We create spectacular worlds that immerse inspire and connect you. We dont perform magic; we create it with excellence.

• Our Values: Blaze the Trail Together We Win All-In on Service

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JOB SUMMARY

Caesars Entertainment is looking for a Category Sourcing Manager to join our Corporate Strategic Sourcing team. The Category Manager will manage commodity or category national contract agreements manage supplier performance and assist in selecting new sources and suppliers. The role will also direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements.

HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY

• Lead the development implementation and alignment of sourcing strategies for key commodities and spend categories within the food industry. Candidates require substantial recent proven experience in a procurement function involved in high risk high value services and supplies covering a range of commodities.
• Identify develop and manage strategic business relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of commodities business requirements
• Interface and advise with senior executives to align business priorities and manage issues
• Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and commodity trends to team members and business partners
• Measure and manage the overall performance of the sourced supplier network within the commodities industry.
• Identify metrics tools and processes to optimize sourcing supplier activities and efficiencies and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation
• Collaborate with Stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives
• Develop project plans deliverables metrics and milestones
• Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new suppliers and markets as business requirements dictate
• Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives
• Manage governance and control programs to ensure business continuity protect company assets and comply with corporate and regulatory policies
• Ensure organizational financial goals are met including budget and savings
• Develop both internal and external partnerships critical to meeting objectives
• Report annual cost savings programs and implement business strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans
• Advise on supplier network capabilities and commodity/spend category trends and industry best practices
• Effectively manage several projects

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive business and sourcing experience in food services and products
• Bachelors or similar degree in hotel management business operations management Animal Science or related science field required MBA preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years in progressively challenging roles in sourcing/negotiations/supplier management.
• 3 years relevant experience with food categories.
• Strong subject matter expertise in food products and services. Specific expertise in Produce Grocery Pantry and Bakery a plus
• Experienced in negotiating simple and complex commodity programs with a detailed understanding of operations finance and the evaluation of terms pricing minimum order requirements and service level standards
• Ability to manage large complex projects including managing to a project timeline ensuring quality deliverables effective communication and project risk management
• Subject matter expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies and working knowledge of the procurement function
• Strong effective negotiation skills
• Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills. Ability to communicate across all level of the organization
• Strong computer e-auction and systems literacy
• Customer (internal/external) Centric
• Leader of change

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative. The role requires managing multiple priorities working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and engaging with external suppliers to support business objectives.

TOGETHER WE WIN
We believe in delivering family-style servicean approach that fosters warmth connection and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family creating a welcoming environment built on respect teamwork and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers we prioritize service that is thoughtful supportive and rooted in genuine relationships

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a persons race color creed religion national origin sex marital status disability status with regard to public assistance age sexual or affectional orientation gender identity familial status ancestry local human rights commission activity citizenship genetic information protected veteran or military status or any other protected class.