With more than 30 years in leadership across the private sector and the U.S. Navy, Jeff Dean—founder of the Veteran-owned JPDean Consulting—helps organizations modernize procurement and supply chain operations through a disciplined, data-driven approach powered by artificial intelligence.
Building on decades of experience
Jeff’s journey from Navy veteran to procurement and supply chain leader reflects a disciplined mindset rooted in precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. Building on years of operational excellence, he now spearheads a consultancy dedicated to transforming procurement and supply chain functions across industries. His firm delivers end-to-end solutions spanning business needs assessment, strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier performance, strategic advice, fractional leadership and risk mitigation.
JPDean Consulting stands apart through the seamless integration of AI insights with traditional procurement mastery. As one of the few experts holding the full suite of procurement credentials (SPSM, SPSM2, CPOM, CPOE) and the Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC) certification, Jeff merges decades of experience with the most advanced AI tools available today. His approach helps clients accelerate decision-making, enhance transparency, and preserve operational strength.
Meeting Modern Challenges
The firm focuses on mid-sized to enterprise level organizations, where efficient procurement and supply chain management can significantly impact business efficiency and profitability.
Recent recognition as one of the Top 100 Entrepreneurs and Innovators in the United States underscores the firm’s impact across multiple sectors.
Jeff also has a leadership role as the subject matter expert at the NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association), one of the world’s largest procurement and supply chain education and certification organizations.
Looking Beyond the Pandemic
The global supply chain disruptions of recent years have highlighted the critical importance of robust procurement and supply chain systems. “The pandemic taught organizations much,” Jeff notes, “but there is so much more teams can do to add to the success of their organizations.”
Through a combination of consulting, fractional leadership, and professional certification programs, the firm is working to advance procurement excellence and innovation across industries. Their service model emphasizes cost reduction, compliance enhancement, and strategic leadership, addressing the full spectrum of modern business challenges.
To explore how JPDean Consulting can help your organization modernize operations or implement AI-driven procurement systems, visit jpdeanconsulting.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypdean/.
