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Your Digital Procurement Mentor

Transform your event with actionable insights on digital procurement transformation. Joël Collin-Demers delivers fact-based, jargon-free presentations that cut through industry noise and empower procurement teams to drive real business impact.

12+
Years of Experience
20+
Major Implementations Led
10,000+
Newsletter Subscribers

About Joël

Joël Collin-Demers is a digital procurement consultant based in Montreal and the author of The Pure Procurement Newsletter, a trusted resource for over 10,000 procurement professionals seeking practical guidance on leveraging technology for business impact.

With 12+ years of experience, Joël has led more than 20 large-scale procurement technology implementations across industries including aerospace, automotive, mining, telecommunications, and the public sector. His expertise spans the entire procurement value chain—from spend analysis and sourcing to contract lifecycle management and supplier relationship management.

Dubbed "Your Digital Procurement Mentor," Joël is known for cutting through industry noise to deliver fact-based, actionable insights that help procurement teams prove their value and drive transformation. He's passionate about democratizing hard-to-access procurement knowledge and helping organizations avoid common technology pitfalls.

Speaking Topics

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Digital Procurement Transformation

Navigate the complexities of procurement digitalization with proven strategies that deliver ROI. Learn how to build business cases, select the right technology, and drive adoption across your organization.

Strategy Change Management ROI
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Avoiding Technology Pitfalls

Learn from real-world failures and near-misses. Discover the most common procurement technology mistakes and how to avoid them, saving your organization time, money, and credibility.

Risk Management Lessons Learned
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Proving Procurement's Value

Move beyond cost savings to demonstrate strategic value. Understand the metrics that matter to executives and how to communicate procurement's impact on business outcomes.

KPIs Executive Buy-in
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AI & Emerging Technologies in Procurement

Cut through the hype to understand what AI and automation can realistically deliver for procurement today. Practical guidance on where to start and how to scale.

AI/ML Automation Innovation
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Technology Selection & Implementation

Master the art and science of selecting procurement software. From RFP development to vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and successful implementation.

Software Selection Implementation
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Building a Modern Procurement Function

Design a procurement organization fit for the digital age. Explore operating models, skill requirements, process design, and the technology foundation needed to compete.

Organization Design Skills Process

Industry Expertise

✈️ Aerospace & Defense
🚗 Automotive & Manufacturing
⛏️ Mining & Natural Resources
📡 Telecommunications
🏛️ Public Sector & Government
💼 Professional Services
🛒 Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
🌲 Pulp & Paper
🎬 Entertainment & Media
📈 Investment & Financial Services

Ideal For

Joël's presentations resonate with a wide range of procurement and business professionals:

Corporate Events
Procurement summits, leadership offsites, and transformation kickoffs
Industry Conferences
Keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions
Professional Associations
CPO roundtables, chapter meetings, and webinars
Educational Institutions
University lectures and executive education programs

What to Expect

  • Practical, actionable insights — No fluff, no jargon. Every presentation delivers frameworks and strategies you can implement immediately.
  • Real-world examples — Learn from actual implementations, including both successes and failures across diverse industries.
  • Engaging delivery — Complex topics made accessible through clear explanations, relevant examples, and interactive elements.
  • Customized content — Each presentation is tailored to your audience's experience level, industry context, and specific challenges.
  • Thought-provoking questions — Leave with new perspectives that challenge conventional procurement thinking.

Ready to Book Joël?

Let's discuss how Joël can add value to your next event. Whether you need a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or panel expert, we'll work together to create an impactful experience for your audience.

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