Taylor Bacon
About Taylor Bacon
Taylor Bacon is a Senior Category Manager for Rotating Equipment at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and project planning within the energy sector.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Taylor Bacon is currently serving as the Senior Category Manager for Rotating Equipment at ExxonMobil. Since taking on this role in 2022, Taylor is based in Spring, Texas, and is responsible for overseeing procurement and contract negotiations specific to rotating equipment. This position involves managing the supply chain and ensuring the efficient procurement of critical equipment needed for various operations.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before their current role, Taylor Bacon held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2022, Taylor worked as the Contracts Lead in Spring, TX, United States. Prior to that, in 2018, Taylor served as a Procurement Associate for nine months. Each of these roles contributed to developing Taylor's deep understanding of procurement and contract management within the energy sector.
Experience at TechnipFMC
Taylor Bacon's career also includes significant experience at TechnipFMC. In 2017, Taylor worked as a Delivery Planner for three months and as a Project Planner for five months in Houston, Texas. In 2017-2018, Taylor served as a Project Manager for five months. These roles involved planning and managing projects, which honed Taylor's project management skills, particularly in the energy industry.
Education Background
Taylor Bacon holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management from Louisiana State University, which was obtained from 2008 to 2012. This academic background provided the foundational skills necessary for a career in business and management, which Taylor has applied to various roles in the energy sector.
Career Beginnings and Skills
Taylor Bacon began their career at FMC Technologies, where they participated in a Business/Engineering Rotational Program from 2013 to 2014. They also worked as a Production Control Planning Intern in 2012, Asset Planner from 2014 to 2016, and Project Planner from 2016 to 2017. This early experience established Taylor's expertise in project planning, asset management, and production control. Taylor's advanced skills in SAP have been critical in efficiently managing complex supply chain and procurement operations.