Robert Williams
About Robert Williams
Robert Williams is a Strategic Buyer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in supply chain management and contract negotiation within the oil and energy industry.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Robert Williams has been employed as a Strategic Buyer at ExxonMobil starting in 2018. His role involves strategic procurement activities within the oil and energy sectors in the United States. His responsibilities focus on negotiating and managing contracts, particularly within the geoscience and US conventional sectors. He brings expertise in supply chain management and P2P processes to his current role.
Previous Experience at Murphy Oil
Before joining ExxonMobil, Robert Williams worked at Murphy Oil. He was a Buyer from 2017 to 2018, responsible for procurement activities in Houston, Texas. Prior to this, he served as a Cost Analyst from 2014 to 2017, where he handled cost analysis and financial reporting for the company.
Early Career Roles
Robert Williams has diverse early career experience. From 2013 to 2014, he worked as a Key-manager at Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Addison, Texas, focusing on managerial duties. He briefly served as an Agrileader at Texas A&M University for four months in 2011 in College Station, Texas. His earliest roles include a two-year stint as a Merchandising Assistant at Macy's in New York, New York, from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Robert Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Journalism from Texas A&M University, which he completed between 2009 and 2012. His academic background contributes to his effective communication and negotiation skills, crucial for his roles in procurement and supply chain management.
Expertise in SAP Systems
Throughout his career in the oil and energy industry, Robert Williams has gained extensive experience working with SAP systems. His proficiency with this enterprise resource planning software includes managing procurement processes, financial reporting, and streamlining supply chain operations, essential for his roles at Murphy Oil and ExxonMobil.