Strategic Sourcing Technology Sr Mgr

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Job Profile Title:

Strategic Sourcing Technology Sr Mgr

Job Code:

12746

Business_Title

Strategic Sourcing Technology Sr Mgr

Profile Title:

12746 Strategic Sourcing Technology Sr Mgr

Grade / Band:

IC4

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Strategic Technology Sourcing Senior Manager will manage sourcing activities and projects for assigned categories as determined by Technology Sourcing leadership. The categories include sourcing and contract activities for technology products and services in the following verticals of 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.

Manage or 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.

Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) are executed as needed.

Ensure probity reviews are conducted as necessary.

Work with IT compliance to ensure suppliers are compliant with gaming jurisdictions if required.

Lead, prepare and execute supplier negotiations. Negotiate and write performance driven supplier contracts for assigned projects.

Expert knowledge of business terms, legal terms, pricing terms, ability to redline/blackline contractual agreements (which includes, but not limited to lease agreements, product and services agreements, amendments, addendums, SOW’s, change orders, order forms, letters of termination, contractual documentation related to supplier disengagement process, 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.

Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to determine business success factors, expectations, and requirements to ensure appropriate statements of work are being developed by internal teams and include supplier performance metrics to ensure that such statements of work (“SOW”) are performance driven to hold the supplier accountable during the performance of their obligations.

Conduct financial and spend analysis with the ability to quickly identify trends and discrepancies as needed.

Collaborate with internal business departments, technology departments, and COE’s to identify company-wide cost reduction opportunities, using techniques such as Total Cost of Ownership, supplier rationalization, demand management, make/buy and lease/buy analysis, where appropriate.

Obtain business, legal, and risk signoff on all contractual documents and process documents to obtain authorized signatures from internal contracting entity and supplier; Ensure all executed contractual documents (i.e. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Agreements, etc) are shared with appropriate parties and uploaded in the contract repository.

Collaborate with internal business teams, COE’s and technology departments to identify new suppliers as required.

Provide solutions to identified issues.

Identify opportunities and make recommendations on strategic initiatives to management.

Develop technology supplier relationships and identify qualified diverse suppliers for bidding opportunities.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Required

Master's Degree

Preferred

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Strategic sourcing experience with a focus on Technology sourcing

Required

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

Preferred

Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management toolsets (“CLM”).

Preferred

Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP and informal bids) and negotiating supplier agreements.

Preferred

Experience redlining/blacklining agreements and other contractual documentation.

Preferred

Experience with the knowledge of contractual language (limit of liability, insurance, pricing, indemnification, etc).

Preferred

Experience in facilitating and processing contractual documentation through its lifecycle.

Preferred

Experience and working knowledge of Agreements, Statements of Work, Order forms, and other contractual documentation.

Preferred

Experience multi-tasking and handling multiple assignments at any given time.

Preferred

Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor complex sourcing projects, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Preferred

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects from initiation through closure.

Preferred

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.

Preferred

Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa & Oracle).

Preferred

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Preferred

Working knowledge of financial and purchasing systems.

Preferred

Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Stratton Warren required (MS Access and Visio helpful).

Must have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

Must have the knowledge and skills to negotiate, prepare, redline/blackline, process and write Technology contracts, conduct bidding/RFP efforts, and general knowledge of Technology software, hardware, and services.

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

Use RFx tools, strategic sourcing tools, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) systems, and contract management tools efficiently and effectively, where appropriate.

Keep constantly apprised of economic or business situations as they affect Procurement policy.

Maintains knowledge of market and delivery conditions for needed materials, supplies, equipment, and services.

Organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, within established deadlines and attention to detail.

Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills.

Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude and ability to deal effectively with guests, suppliers, management, employees, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Ability to lead and present to cross-functional teams, gain consensus and achieve company & department goals.

Able to make appropriate decisions for the position, and work independently.

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

Excellent customer service skills.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms.

Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to MGM Resorts standards.

Balancing

X

Bending

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Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

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Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

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