JPMorgan Chase's Jim Connell Ranks Among World's Top Procurement Leaders

Jim Connell, Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Global Supplier Services at JPMorgan Chase, has been ranked as one of the top procurement leaders in the industry. He placed fourth on Procurement Magazine's Top 250 Procurement Leaders list.

Connell has held various leadership roles within the company for over a decade, including Head of Corporate Third Party Oversight and Head of Strategy and Shared Services for Strategic Sourcing. His expertise lies in strategic sourcing and corporate third-party oversight, integrating risk controls with large-scale procurement efficiency.

The use of machine learning technology is a key aspect of Connell's approach to procurement. JPMorgan Chase has utilized machine learning models to scan millions of news articles daily, screening for potential risks around its critical suppliers before they become material issues.