Agropur Cooperative

Digital Procurement Transformation Lead (AI, Automation & Source-to-Pay)

Agropur Cooperative$118K — $147K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, IT, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, transformation, or analytics
  • 5+ years leading large-scale technology initiatives
  • Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay processes
  • Hands-on experience with AI and automation
  • Proficiency with SAP, Coupa, or similar tools
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven approach
  • Experience in change management
  • Bilingual in French/English is beneficial
  • Experience in a global business setting

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the digital procurement and AI strategy
  • Build an ambitious Source-to-Pay transformation roadmap
  • Act as a subject matter expert on market trends in AI, automation, and digital tools
  • Own the vision for key procurement systems like ERP and supplier risk management
  • Lead the selection and implementation of procurement tools
  • Maximize the value derived from tools such as SAP and Coupa
  • Define and track KPIs for digital and AI initiatives
  • Quantify efficiencies and improvements related to cost and lead times
  • Drive continuous improvement using data and user feedback
  • Support global teams in adopting new tools and technologies
  • Develop digital capabilities and influence leadership
  • Establish governance frameworks for data and AI solutions
  • Collaborate with external partners for innovation

Benefits

  • Vacation entitlement based on years of service
  • Flexible remote work options
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
Full Job Description

Job Type:
Regular.

As a Lead, Digital Procurement Transformation, you will play a key role in evolving our Procurement function by driving the adoption of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence.

You will work at the intersection of Procurement, IT, Data & Analytics, and Finance to modernize end-to-end processes—from sourcing to payment.

Your objective: generate measurable value, improve efficiency, and enable smarter business decisions.


A structured work environment:


  • Vacation entitlement based on years of service recognition
  • Flexible remote work
  • Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
  • Annual bonus
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
  • Salary grade 007: $118,000 to $147,500 (base salary will be determined based on education, experience, training, and role-related competencies)

Your day-to-day responsibilities:


Strategy & Innovation
  • Define and lead the digital procurement and AI strategy
  • Build an ambitious Source-to-Pay transformation roadmap
  • Act as a subject matter expert and thought leader on market trends (AI, automation, digital tools)
Technology & Platforms
  • Own the vision for key systems (ERP, sourcing, CLM, supplier risk management, P2P)
  • Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of tools
  • Maximize the value of platforms such as SAP, Coupa, or equivalents
Value Creation
  • Define and track KPIs related to digital and AI initiatives
  • Quantify gains: cost, efficiency, lead times, risk reduction
  • Drive continuous improvement through data and user feedback
Adoption & Change Management
  • Support global teams in adopting tools
  • Develop digital and AI capabilities
  • Influence leaders and act as a strategic advisor
Governance & Collaboration
  • Establish governance for data, tools, and AI solutions
  • Collaborate with external partners to drive innovation

Expected qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, IT, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, transformation, or analytics
  • 5+ years leading large-scale technology initiatives
  • Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay
  • Hands-on experience with AI, automation, or applied data
  • Proficiency with SAP, Coupa, or similar tools
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment (strong asset)
  • Excellent analytical skills and data-driven mindset
  • Experience in change management
  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Experience in a global environment

Why this role is unique

  • You build, influence, and modernize a critical function
  • You combine strategy, technology, and tangible impact
  • You work on high-visibility, enterprise-wide initiatives
  • You directly contribute to performance and value creation

A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.

About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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