Senior Buyer
5 days ago• Plano, TX
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Role Summary:
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.
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.
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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.
Benefits Available:
At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) Matching
- Growth Opportunities
- Education Assistance
- Health Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Daily Pay
- Free Movies
Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX
Job ID: cinemark-R33260
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-09T19:26:00
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Snacks
- Holiday Events
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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