Jim Coleman has more than eight years of experience working in procurement and supply chain management across a variety of industries such as chemicals, industrial equipment, radio frequency technology, software, and utilities. His background is primarily in direct and indirect sourcing for global manufacturing companies and utilities. He has led numerous projects and teams in areas such as category strategy development, strategic sourcing, material and inventory management, and supply chain analytics.

Jim’s areas of expertise also include contract management and negotiations. Prior to joining ProcureAbility, Jim worked within the procurement and supply chain organizations of companies such as BASF Corporation, Ebbo, JMA Wireless, and Xylem. Currently, he leads a ProcureAbility team responsible for category management and strategic sourcing efforts for a portfolio of indirect services at a large California-based utility.

Jim holds both a bachelor of science degree and an MBA from Syracuse University. Jim resides in the Syracuse, New York, area. He is an avid power lifter, mountain biker, and musician. He enjoys writing and recording music and hiking the Adirondack Mountains with his wife.