Drew McDowell
Procurement Specialist at Vulcan Materials | M.S. Project Management Candidate at Wake Forest University | Furman University Graduate | Supply Chain & Project Management Focus
- Role
- Procurement Specialist at Vulcan Materials Company
- Location
- Greenville, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Drew McDowell
Procurement and supply chain professional with experience in procurement, global trade compliance, sustainability, and project management. Currently a Procurement Specialist at Vulcan Materials, supporting sourcing, vendor coordination, and efficient operational flow.I bring a mix of analytical skills, hands-on logistics experience, and Lean Six Sigma training, supported by a B.S. from Furman and ongoing M.S. studies in Project Management at Wake Forest.I’m focused on improving processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and contributing to efficient, sustainable operations across the supply chain.
Experience
Procurement Specialist
Nov 2025 — Present · Greenville, SC, US
Spend & Category Management: Directed a $25 million annual procurement portfolio, ensuring seamless supply chain operations across all South Carolina quarries, shipyards, and sales yards- Strategic Cost Reduction: Identified and executed targeted cost-saving initiatives, reducing overhead while maintaining operational efficiency and material quality- Spend Compliance: Championed procurement policy by actively steering purchasing toward contracted vendors, significantly increasing overall in-compliance spend- Vendor Performance & Auditing: Cultivated strategic vendor relationships and conducted rigorous audits to evaluate supplier pricing structures, product quality, and delivery reliability- Data-Driven Sourcing: Developed comprehensive vendor comparison matrices and sourced accurate quotes for diverse, high-value mining materials and equipment- Procurement Operations: Leveraged enterprise ERP systems, including Oracle and Vcommerce, to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle, issue purchase orders, and maintain accurate records- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with plant managers, operations teams, and finance to forecast material needs and align procurement strategies with site goals- Mitigated supply chain disruptions by diversifying the supplier base and proactively resolving material shortages or vendor disputes- Managed the full purchase order lifecycle from initial requisition and approval through to delivery and invoice reconciliation.
Education
Wake Forest University Charlotte Center
Masters
2025 — 2027
Ronald W Reagan High School
High School Diploma
2015 — 2020
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