Director, Category Management Energy & Utilities

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Role Summary:

The Procurement Category Director for Energy & Utilities plays a key role in managing Cinemark’s Energy & Utilities spend category, including various facilities services, by executing the business strategy that delivers value through total cost of ownership and helps ensure Cinemark has a reliable supply. This position will lead the strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation, and procurement activities for energy, utilities and various facility services. This role is responsible for developing a cohesive energy strategy across diverse geographical footprints, navigating the complexities of both regulated and deregulated energy markets to ensure cost stability and sustainability. This position is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a robust sourcing category strategy that aligns with Cinemark’s broader business goals and delivers measurable value.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Gains the respect and trust of departmental spend owners and Procurement to deliver significant savings with the right trade off in cost, quality, and operational impact.
• Works closely with the 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.
• Develops and implements best practices in the areas of supply market intelligence, sourcing, performance management and process improvements.
• Collaborates with leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives for the procurement function.
• Assists and leads in the continued development and implementation of the company’s procurement vision and strategy.
• Directs and implements appropriate corporate and departmental policies and procedures, establishes category goals and objectives which best meet the requirements of the company and operating departments; evaluates the progress toward achieving these goals.
• Promotes excellent customer services by maintaining communications with departments regarding category opportunities, market analysis, and risk management.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development and training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Strategic Sourcing & Market Expertise

• Deregulated Markets: Design and execute complex RFPs for electricity and natural gas in deregulated states/regions. Evaluate fixed, floating, and hybrid pricing structures to optimize the energy spend.
• Regulated Markets: Manage relationships with monopoly utilities. Analyze tariff structures, advocate for favorable rate classifications, and identify "behind-the-meter" savings opportunities.
• Hedging: Lead hedge strategy in coordination with Finance. Analyze markets to guide hedge timing, pricing and exposure. Execute and monitor hedge financial performance.
• Renewable Energy: Lead the procurement of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and evaluate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Virtual PPAs (vPPAs) to support corporate ESG goals.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for various facilities services, including but not limited to waste management and repair and maintenance services.
   

​Financial Analysis & Risk Management

• Monitor energy market trends and indices (e.g., NYMEX, ERCOT, PJM) to determine optimal "buy" windows.
• Develop and manage a Hedging Strategy to protect the company against volatile market price spikes.
   

Stakeholder & Utility Management

• Open/close utility accounts and ensure service delivery.
• Coordinate utility account setup with vendors and internal teams to avoid service issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external energy consultants, brokers, and utility representatives.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Operations teams to implement energy efficiency and demand-response programs.
• Collaborate