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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Master the art and science of selecting procurement software. From RFP development to vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and successful implementation.
Design a procurement organization fit for the digital age. Explore operating models, skill requirements, process design, and the technology foundation needed to compete.
Joël's presentations resonate with a wide range of procurement and business professionals:
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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