Our Authors
Contributors
Discover the recurring voices behind the content.
Joël Collin-Demers
Consulting Principal and Head Editor at Pure Procurement with 15+ years of hands-on procurement technology implementation experience across 11+ industries. He writes about the strategies, tools, platforms and best practices shaping the future of procurement based on lived experiences. Alongside his consulting practice, Joël has built Pure Procurement into one of the most widely read independent procurement technology newsletters in the space. Joël has been writing for The Pure Procurement Newsletter since 2017.
Guest Authors
Insights and analysis from invited industry practitioners.
Matthew Hardin
Procurement technology leader with extensive experience building and scaling global source-to-pay programs at high-growth companies. He writes about process design, technology adoption, and building user-centered procurement programs. Matthew is known for his focus on translating industry trends into actionable strategies that drive real adoption.
Michelle Cleary
Procurement leader with 15+ years of experience in category strategy, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management across CPG, entertainment, and real estate. She writes about sourcing best practices, stakeholder relationships, and procurement career development. Michelle also publishes Navigating Procurement, a biweekly newsletter sharing trends, war stories, and lessons from the field.
Laura Damian
Procurement and business transformation leader with 20+ years of international experience across FMCG, pharma, and fashion, including roles at Novartis, Almirall, Gallina Blanca, and Desigual. Based in Barcelona, Laura specializes in global indirect procurement, digital transformation, and AI-driven process automation. She writes about procurement leadership, stakeholder alignment, and the practical application of AI in procurement teams.
Janice Marquardt
Supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience across manufacturing and utilities, who rose from the procurement front lines to become a first-time VP of Supply Chain before founding Passwall Solutions in 2023. She writes about e-auctions, strategic sourcing, and helping supply chain teams create and capture value, drawing on Passwall's work guiding multi-billion-dollar e-auction program implementations. Janice is the author of the bestselling Transform Procurement: The Value of E-auctions and a contributor to the internationally bestselling anthology Femme Led: Hard-Learned Lessons From Women in Leadership.