April Taylor
About April Taylor
April Taylor is the Global Commercial Payables Manager at ExxonMobil, with a career spanning various managerial roles within the company since 2001.
Global Commercial Payables Manager at ExxonMobil
April Taylor has been working at ExxonMobil as the Global Commercial Payables Manager since 2019. Based in Houston, Texas, she leads the function at a global level, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment. Her role involves overseeing a team of 51 staff across multiple countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, Czech Republic, and Thailand. She manages a vast portfolio of 2,000 global agreements valued at $4.4 billion. April is recognized for her significant contributions, including receiving recognition from the ExxonMobil CEO for identifying new revenue streams and implementing cost-saving initiatives like corporate credit card rebates.
Properties & Corporate Category Family Manager at ExxonMobil Global Services Co
From 2017 to 2019, April Taylor served as the Properties & Corporate Category Family Manager at ExxonMobil Global Services Co in Houston, Texas. During her tenure, she managed various property-related procurement and corporate category initiatives. She successfully transitioned approximately $2 billion in procurement contracts and local operations for projects in Chad and Cameroon to a local manager a year ahead of schedule. This role demonstrated her strong leadership capabilities and strategic foresight in procurement and operations management.
Outsourcing Project Executive at ExxonMobil Global Services Company
For one year, from 2016 to 2017, April Taylor was the Outsourcing Project Executive at ExxonMobil Global Services Company in Spring, Texas. In this role, she was responsible for managing and executing outsourcing projects. Her expertise in project management was crucial in steering key initiatives and ensuring seamless integration with existing corporate frameworks. April's efforts in this role contributed to the successful implementation of the global vendor payment terms extension initiative, impacting $10 billion worth of procurement contracts and generating a $900 million cash impact.
Education in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University
April Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in supply chain management, logistics, and industrial processes. This academic background was instrumental in preparing her for a successful career in various procurement and category management roles at ExxonMobil. At Texas A&M, she gained key skills and knowledge that have been pivotal in her professional journey.
Global Leadership in Procurement and Employee Engagement Initiatives
April Taylor has consistently demonstrated global leadership in procurement and employee engagement initiatives throughout her career. She developed quarterly Radio Talk Shows aimed at enhancing employee engagement by connecting procurement strategies to client initiatives and highlighting employee accomplishments. Her proactive approach in communication and leadership has not only driven structural changes but also fostered a more motivated and aligned workforce. These efforts underscore her ability to lead innovative initiatives that drive both business and employee growth.