Strategic Category Manager - CAPEX

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Strategic Category Manager - CAPEX

At Cascades,
Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

• Flex and connected mode (telecommuting, flexible schedule)
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Profit Sharing Plan, Retirement Plan with company matching, Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program

At our facility in St-Hubert you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise as the Strategic Category Manager - CAPEX:

Develop sourcing strategies by commodity and category

Monitor market trends and conduct benchmarking analyses

Advise business partners and lead vendor selection committees

Draft RFPs and manage the full procurement lifecycle

Negotiate, implement, and manage commercial agreements

Qualify suppliers and monitor their performance (including SLA compliance)

Maintain a strong supplier network and share procurement best practices

Manage procurement activities related to capital investment projects (CAPEX), including supplier selection for equipment and services

Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and oversee delivery and installation follow‑ups

Ensure suppliers meet Cascades’ customer requirements

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission. You too, put forward your strengths:

• Hold 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role, including sourcing strategy and CAPEX procurement
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or significant experience in procurement management (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and simultaneously
• Display strong political acumen and interpersonal skills
• Adopt a customer‑focused approach and communicate with ease
• Build strong relationships with diverse teams at all organizational levels
• Be fluent in both French and English to interact effectively with our units and partners in Québec, English‑speaking provinces, and the United States

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.