Buyer

About the Role

As a Buyer with MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, Nevada, you will help create distinctive retail experiences across a portfolio of world-class properties. This position centers on building and carrying out buying plans for both high-volume and specialized product categories, with the goal of increasing sales, improving profitability, and strengthening brand performance.

You will use sales data, market movement, competitive intelligence, and guest buying patterns to shape attractive product assortments that align with business goals. The role also includes negotiating exclusive product deals and vendor relationships, overseeing inventory and merchandising decisions, spotting growth opportunities, and working closely with different teams to deliver strong results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full buying process for a medium- to high-volume product category in line with retail and property strategy.
• Handle purchasing for specialty categories.
• Build merchandise assortments that support financial targets and property brand goals.
• Review historical performance, market trends, product mix, and competitor activity to guide buying strategy.
• Assess existing practices to uncover new opportunities and potential in-season risks.
• Take part in budgeting for merchandising, including inventory, sales, receipts, markdowns, turnover, gross margin, and weeks of supply.
• Monitor business performance during the season and manage inventory, markdowns, and exit plans with retail leadership.
• Negotiate exclusive products, pricing, terms, vendor-funded markdowns, return-to-vendor arrangements, and drop-ship programs.
• Build strong working relationships across teams and influence partners to achieve outcomes.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of potential vendors and new product ideas.
• Define target customer profiles using market data, competitive shopping, and business trend analysis.
• Stay aware of changing market conditions and respond to maintain a competitive edge.
• Support and mentor diverse vendors by explaining certification and compliance requirements in support of corporate social responsibility efforts.
• Guide, coach, and train junior team members and provide performance recommendations when needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in retail buying or a similar field is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with retail buying processes, purchasing, and category management is preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs designed to support physical and mental health.
• Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Access to discounts on hotel stays, food and beverage, retail, entertainment, and partner offers such as travel, electronics, and online shopping.
• Complimentary meals in the employee dining room.
• Free parking during and outside working hours.
• Healthcare, financial, and paid time off benefits.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through learning programs, networking, and volunteer activities.

Additional Information

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a full-time onsite role. MGM Resorts International emphasizes creating memorable guest experiences in an energetic, diverse, and entertainment-focused environment. The role supports the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts by helping diverse vendors understand certification and compliance expectations.