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Commodity Specialist

AT Cinemark
Cinemark

Commodity Specialist

Plano, TX

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Role Summary:

The Commodity Specialist - Facilities Maintenance is responsible for creating and executing the strategy for Facilities Maintenance, negotiate with current and new suppliers to achieve the best contractual conditions relative to pricing, payment terms, quality, warranty and other Key Performance Indicators. The Commodity Specialist - Facilities Maintenance will utilize standard work and industry related policies to customize a process to guide internal stakeholders through early engagement of the end-to-end RFx process.

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The individual will work with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other partners to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, conduct RFx events, assist in negotiating contracts, support spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manage preferred supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will stay informed of macroeconomic/industry trends related to materials and labor that will influence their strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Supports all Cinemark US sites in Facilities and Capex commodity purchasing activities.
  • Maintains and negotiate various contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Long Term Agreements, Supply Agreements, etc.
  • Lead Contract compliance initiatives to ensure 100% coverage across category
  • Develops Cost Reduction Initiatives to meet established KPIs
  • Works with Category Management and internal stakeholders to develop commodity strategy for preferred supplier spend, improving key supplier relations focused on Quality, Logistics, Cost and Innovation.
  • Works with Category Management and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve pay terms or resolve pay term discrepancies contractually and systematically.
  • Drive standard work and create a robust RFx process to foster early internal stakeholder engagement
  • Support requestors in establishing RFx and determining supplier selection to ensure standard terms are met or negotiated
  • Perform New Supplier set up to include compliance activities, onboarding and supplier management
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers to assess performance against critical KPIs
  • Perform monthly spend analytics to assess actuals to target and generate ideas to close the gap.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Have:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years working on the assigned category of spend.
  • Strong project management
  • Organizational skillsExperience with contract negotiation

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: cinemark-R25986
Employment Type: Full Time

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
  • 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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