Digital Procurement Manager (Source-to-Pay)

About the role

Agropur is looking for a Digital Procurement Manager (Source-to-Pay) in Appleton, Wisconsin. The role leads the digital transformation of the procurement function through technology, automation and artificial intelligence, partnering with Procurement, IT, Data & Analytics, Finance and key business stakeholders to modernize sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle management and source-to-pay processes. It also defines and executes the digital procurement roadmap and drives adoption of AI-enabled tools.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the digital procurement and AI enablement strategy, develop a multi-year roadmap for procurement platforms, automation and AI use cases, and act as a thought leader on emerging procurement technologies
• Drive the business vision for core procurement systems (ERP, sourcing, CLM, supplier risk, P2P) and lead selection, implementation and optimization of digital procurement tools
• Establish KPIs and value-tracking mechanisms, quantify benefits such as cost savings, productivity gains, cycle time reduction and risk mitigation, and continuously improve solutions based on performance data and user feedback
• Lead change management, training and adoption strategies across global procurement teams and build digital and AI fluency through education and capability development
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior procurement and business leaders, establish governance for digital procurement tools, data usage and AI lifecycle management, and collaborate with suppliers and external partners on digital innovation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, digital transformation or analytics
• 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital or technology initiatives
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (sourcing, supplier management, contracts, P2P)
• Experience implementing or managing procurement technologies and platforms
• Demonstrated success in change management and adoption in complex organizations
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and in a global organization
• Bilingual French and English

Required skills

• COUPA (required and considered non-negotiable)
• Experience with SAP, Coupa or similar platforms
• Experience with AI, machine learning or automation applied to procurement or the supply chain
• Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven mindset

What we offer

• Salary scale 007: $124,200 to $155,300, depending on academic background, experience, training and skills
• Annual bonus and retirement plan with employer contributions
• Recognition of years of service for vacation accrual
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine, and Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career development