Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 500+ theatres in the U.S. and Latin America.
Join Our Team!
Do you enjoy working together as a team to accomplish major goals? Join Cinemark to utilize and expand your skills! We are dedicated to making the movie experience memorable, "One Guest at a time." Our world class talent creates a warm and friendly culture through shared values.
As a Senior Buyer in the dynamic cinema industry, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring diverse products crucial to the seamless operation and customer experience of our cinemas. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong vendor management skills, and a deep understanding of market trends.
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Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing Support:
- Identify and source a range of products essential to cinema operations, including concessions, promotional items, and equipment.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and emerging products.
Vendor Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking new partnerships to enhance product offerings.
- Negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
Budget Management:
- Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
- Monitor and analyze spending patterns, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Order Management:
- Review requisitions for goods and services, solicit bids, and prepare purchase orders.
- Ensure that deliveries take place as scheduled and that suppliers' invoices are reconciled timely.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and enforce quality standards for all procured products, ensuring they meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Address and resolve any quality issues with suppliers promptly.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and other relevant departments to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to implement new initiatives and improve overall efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a buyer in the cinema, entertainment, or retail industry. (5-7 years)
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills:
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Team player with strong leadership capabilities.
- Keen awareness of industry trends and customer preferences.
Join us in redefining the cinema experience through strategic procurement and innovative partnerships!
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements 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 job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Cinemark USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer