Category Manager - Technology

Cinemark•Plano, TX

10d

About The Position

As part of our Cinemark Universe, you'll discover fun opportunities with real growth potential and plenty of perks. With 500+ theatres and nearly 6,000 screens; we're truly a global presence of 20,000 movie lovers working together to make unforgettable experiences. Role Summary: Job Summary: The Category Manager – Technology plays a key role in managing Cinemark’s Technology spend category, by executing the business strategy that delivers value through total cost of ownership and helps ensure that Cinemark has a reliable supply. This role involves developing and executing category management, spend analytics, sourcing, contract negotiations, and other procurement/P2P activities. Supports a number of divisions at the company as a procurement leadership resource to improve quality, maximize customer service, value creation, and reduce supplier cost. Additional duties include: Design and execute a robust Technology category strategy that aligns with Cinemark’s broader business goals and delivers measurable value. Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and integrity in all supplier interactions ensuring accountability, service excellence and long-term collaboration. Own the full Sourcing lifecycle, from market research and RFP management to bid evaluation and contract finalization. Gains the respect and trust of departmental spend owners to uncover and implement impactful cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing, license model evaluations, and supplier consolidation efforts. Works closely with the other areas of Procurement to develop strategies for reducing total costs, improving transactional efficiencies, and improving supplier performance. Develop, negotiate and administer contracts for key suppliers; manage supplier base. Develops and implements best practices in the areas of supply market intelligence, sourcing, performance management and process improvements. Collaborates with leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives for the procurement function. Assists and leads in the continued development and implementation of the company’s procurement vision and strategy. Directs and implements appropriate corporate and departmental policies and procedures, establishes category goals and objectives which best meet the requirements of the company and operating departments; evaluates the progress toward achieving these goals. Promotes excellent customer services by maintaining communications with departments regarding category opportunities, market analysis, and risk management. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development and training courses. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, and/or Accounting related fields.
At least 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management with extensive focus on technology-related categories.
Strong presence and credibility as a category expert with capability to influence a wide range of groups and individuals to actively support a point of view or position.
Demonstrates ability to secure “buy-in” of others who may hold a contrary view.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, capable of working effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Proven ability to operate strategically and tactically in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, analytical and presentation skills matching an ability to act with enthusiasm and flexibility in a constantly evolving and collaborative environment.
Must have experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple clients with competing demands.
Must be an innovative problem solver.
Advanced experience with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
Ability to travel up to 25%
Category Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically about assigned categories, envisioning future possibilities and translating them into actionable strategies to drive the company forward. The ideal candidate will possess a forward-looking perspective on assigned categories and how to navigate its challenges and opportunities.
Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, weigh alternatives, and consider potential impacts before making key decisions. This role requires someone who is decisive yet considers all facets of a situation, especially under pressure.
Collaboration: A proven track record of leading through collaboration and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups. Must be skilled at fostering a culture of teamwork and partnership, both within the department and across the company.
Adaptability: High level of adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment. The successful candidate will be able to pivot strategies in response to market trends, supply chain disruptions, or unexpected events, ensuring the company remains competitive and resilient.
Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of articulating concepts and strategies in a clear and persuasive manner to all levels of the organization, including the departmental leaders and external partners.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: A strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement in assigned categories, always seeking ways to enhance processes, technologies, and team performance.
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others within the organization
Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving results, with a clear emphasis on performance metrics and outcomes. The Category Manager should set high standards for performance and drive the category activities towards achieving its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Design and execute a robust Technology category strategy that aligns with Cinemark’s broader business goals and delivers measurable value.
Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and integrity in all supplier interactions ensuring accountability, service excellence and long-term collaboration.
Own the full Sourcing lifecycle, from market research and RFP management to bid evaluation and contract finalization.
Gains the respect and trust of departmental spend owners to uncover and implement impactful cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing, license model evaluations, and supplier consolidation efforts.
Works closely with the other areas of Procurement to develop strategies for reducing total costs, improving transactional efficiencies, and improving supplier performance.
Develop, negotiate and administer contracts for key suppliers; manage supplier base.
Develops and implements best practices in the areas of supply market intelligence, sourcing, performance management and process improvements.
Collaborates with leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives for the procurement function.
Assists and leads in the continued development and implementation of the company’s procurement vision and strategy.
Directs and implements appropriate corporate and departmental policies and procedures, establishes category goals and objectives which best meet the requirements of the company and operating departments; evaluates the progress toward achieving these goals.
Promotes excellent customer services by maintaining communications with departments regarding category opportunities, market analysis, and risk management.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development and training courses.
Perform other duties as assigned.