Senior Manager, Purchasing

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Role Summary:

Provides leadership for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations including supplier enablement, content management and metric compliance. This includes creating an e-procurement strategy that optimizes service and cost; organizing a team and technology to develop and optimize processes; and creating best practices to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability for both domestic and international procurement. The Manager - Procurement Enablement’s partnership across Sourcing, Accounting, Finance Services, and IT will be critical for success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and extracts maximum value from e-Procurement technology.

• Coordinates effectively with Buyers to implement and maintain accurate, cost-efficient content for catalogs.

• Leads efforts to assure ordering and invoicing activity is implemented and managed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Leads efforts to assure that users of tools, such as Workday, are identified and provided with timely training.

• Define system KPIs and responsible for metrics scorecard readouts to impacted business units as well as senior leadership.

• Develops working knowledge of all applicable P2P software modules and can identify impacts to the system, department or other departments as assignments are performed.

• Participates in special projects as role requires.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:

• Adaptability - Effectively adapts to changing work environments. Remains flexible in spite of adversity. Embraces change from current environment to desired future state. Adapts effectively to changing technology and changing job demands.

• Resourcefulness - Takes steps to improve processes, correct errors, and expand overall products or services in order to meet the customer's changing needs. Strives for continuous improvement and, ultimately, perfection by identifying opportunities and assessing risks. Supports an environment that is conducive to change and fosters a free exchange of ideas to improve processes.

• Customer Focus - Provides excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and/or fellow Cinemark employees. Responds promptly, professionally, effectively, and efficiently to internal and external customer needs. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Recognizes sense of urgency in responding to needs. Follows up to ensure requests, needs, and commitments are met consistently. Displays an attitude of friendliness and service towards our customers and a willingness to make the extra effort to satisfy their needs.

• Dependability - Meets deadlines and commitments to ensure the job gets done. Consistently completes assignments in an accurate and timely fashion. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Demonstrates ability to work independently. Meets deadlines and performs at expected level in typical circumstances as well as unexpected circumstances.

• Ethics - Exemplifies and integrates Cinemark's code of ethics into all aspects of management. Supports and upholds the organization's standards and values. Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and professionalism. Maintains the highest ethical standards in company policy and employee conduct. Discourages violation of ethical conduct. Ensures sensitive information remains confidential.

KEY LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES:

• Business Acumen – Understands industry and overall business operations. Understands the business implications of decisions. Aligns work to support strategic goals and initiatives. Sets goals and manages priorities and expectations.

• Communications – Expresses thoughts clearly, accurately, and precisely both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates good listening skills. Reacts appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others. Encourages open communication. Negotiates effectively with difficult people. Demonstrates a willingness to change approach based on feedback. Helps others see a different point of view.

• Decision-Making – Makes sound and practical decisions by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and all related requirements. Works effectively when dealing with unclear situations.

• Drive to Perform – Identifies and accomplishes challenging objectives or personal goals. Works effectively with others to achieve goals. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Maintains a high level of interest, enthusiasm and personal performance. Helps others achieve their personal performance standards. Accurately assesses and communicates performance strengths and weaknesses. Has demonstrated a self-starter and self-motivated work attitude. Seeks additional work when available.

• Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets other's attention. Champions quality work and takes steps to correct errors or improve overall products / services. Drives continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and assessing risks. Supports an environment that is conducive to change and fosters the free exchange of ideas.

• Leadership – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals or groups toward achieving results. Serves as a role model for employees.

• Planning and Implementing – Plans and implements work according to appropriate timelines. Juggles priorities and manages multiple priorities within allotted timelines by prioritizing work appropriately. Adjusts actions, schedules, or timelines in relation to internal or external pressures and forces. Meets personal deadlines and follows up with others to ensure their deadlines are met satisfactorily. Understands and considers big picture issues when developing timelines.

• Relationship Building / Teamwork – Facilitates a positive and productive team oriented environment. Encourages open communication / feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. Treats people with honesty and respect. Maintains positive relations with employees at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Direct experience in the implementation and operation of an e-Procurement system with associated process and change management.

• Demonstrated excellence in collaboration with internal and external business partners to build partnerships with the organization.

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, analytical and presentation skills matching an ability to act with enthusiasm and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and collaborative environment.

• Excellent organization and project management skills.

• Musts be an innovative problem solver.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or related field.

• At least (5) five years of experience in gradually increasing procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, preferably with a specialization in Procurement platforms.

• Experience with a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform as a heavy end-user, technical owner, implementer, or system administrator is strongly preferred.

• Procure-to-pay solution experience a plus;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint

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.