Jeremy Underwood
About Jeremy Underwood
Jeremy Underwood is the Project Planning & Strategy Manager for Global Projects Procurement at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, and project management.
Company
Jeremy Underwood is currently employed by ExxonMobil, where he has served in various capacities over the years. He is presently positioned as the Project Planning & Strategy Manager for Global Projects Procurement. Throughout his career at ExxonMobil, Jeremy has held roles ranging from Business Analyst to Category Procurement Manager and Section Supervisor. His tenure spans various locations, including Spring, Texas, and Houston, Texas.
Title
Jeremy Underwood holds the title of Project Planning & Strategy Manager for Global Projects Procurement at ExxonMobil. In this role, he leads a Center of Excellence (CoE) of Senior Advisors, providing strategic guidance in Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Engineering Services Providers contracting. He supports project teams in executing both brownfield and greenfield projects globally and regionally.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Underwood's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, which he completed in 2011. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. His expertise includes change management, cross-functional leadership, and the strategic execution of procurement processes.
Background
Jeremy Underwood began his professional journey as a Team Member at Chick-fil-A, before moving into industry-specific roles. His early career included positions such as National Accounts Order Representative at Whirlpool Corporation and Intern at Siemens. He later transitioned to NVR, Inc., where he gained significant experience as a Sales and Marketing Representative and Project Manager. Prior to his long-standing career at ExxonMobil, he also worked as a Graduate Assistant and MBA Student at the University of Tennessee.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jeremy Underwood has demonstrated the ability to lead and empower teams to deliver robust commercial guidance and bid development. His work at ExxonMobil involves providing contract strategy and front-end materials management planning for various capital projects. By leading a Center of Excellence of Senior Advisors, he has significantly contributed to the successful execution of global and regional projects.