Category Manager - Technology

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Job Summary:

The Category Manager – Technology plays a key role in managing Cinemark’s Technology spend category, executing the business strategy that delivers value through total cost of ownership and ensures a reliable supply. The role involves category management, spend analytics, sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement/P2P activities, and supporting multiple company divisions to improve quality, maximize customer service, create value, and reduce supplier cost.

• Design and execute a robust Technology category strategy that aligns with Cinemark’s broader business goals and delivers measurable value.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Gain 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.
• Work closely with 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.
• Develop and implement best practices in supply market intelligence, sourcing, performance management, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to establish short‑term and long‑term business objectives for the procurement function.
• Assist and lead in continuing the development and implementation of the company’s procurement vision and strategy.
• Direct and implement appropriate corporate and departmental policies and procedures, establishing category goals that best meet the requirements of the company and operating departments, and evaluate progress toward achieving these goals.
• Promote excellent customer service by maintaining communication with departments regarding category opportunities, market analysis, and risk management.
• Remain competent and current through self‑directed professional reading, developing professional contacts, and attending professional development and training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 the ability to influence a wide range of groups and individuals to support a point of view.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, using data and metrics to back 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, acting with enthusiasm and flexibility in a constantly evolving and collaborative environment.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and multiple clients with competing demands.
• Innovative problem‑solving mindset.
• Advanced experience with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) 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.
• Decision‑Making:
  Strong decision‑making skills, analyzing complex data, weighing alternatives, and considering potential impacts before key decisions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Proven track record of leading through collaboration and…