Mary George
About Mary George
Mary George is a Procurement Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing global sourcing strategies for Upstream logistics, and has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Mary George is currently serving as the Procurement Manager at ExxonMobil, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Houston, Texas, she oversees a team responsible for developing sourcing strategies for upstream logistics globally. These logistics include vessels, aviation, shore base, and oilfield chemicals. Her responsibilities also involve an active interest in external engagement and negotiation, as well as long-term sourcing strategy development.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Mary George's tenure at ExxonMobil includes several key roles. From 2020 to 2021, she worked as the Upstream Procurement Planner in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, she served as the Gulf Coast General Mechanical Labor Contracts Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Before these roles, she was a Machinery Procurement Associate from 2016 to 2018 in Houston. Her career at ExxonMobil began with an internship as an Equipment and Materials Procurement Intern in 2015, also in Houston.
Early Career and Internships
Prior to joining ExxonMobil full-time, Mary gained valuable industry experience through internships. In 2014, she worked as a Quality Engineering Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, NC. The year before, in 2013, she served as a Mechanical Development Intern at IBM in Research Triangle Park, NC. These internships provided her with a diverse foundation in engineering and procurement practices, setting the stage for her future roles at ExxonMobil.
Educational Background
Mary George graduated from North Carolina State University with a dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science, earning a Bachelor's Degree in 2015. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her various roles in procurement and logistics.
Personal Interests and Activities
Outside of her professional life, Mary George is involved in leading a bible study-based running group every Wednesday. She enjoys playing the piano and has recently developed a new hobby in baking. These activities highlight her ability to balance a demanding career with personal interests and community engagement.