Tara Clinton is the Global Wells and Geoscience Procurement Manager for ExxonMobil. In this position, she has global oversight responsibilities for a team supporting drilling (Rigs, Materials, Services) and Geoscience/Exploration activity (Seismic Acquisition, Processing, and Licensing).

Prior to this position, Tara was the Area Procurement Manager for ExxonMobil activities in Guyana. In this position, she had oversight responsibilities for Purchase to Pay activities including Contracting, Buying, Materials Management, Inbound Logistics, Warehousing and Payables. A key component of her responsibilities involved development of local suppliers and engagement with the Local Content Secretariate in development and implementation of Guyana’s Local Content legislation.

Tara has a passion for supporting and developing diverse suppliers and has been involved in multiple organizations throughout her career. She joined the Board of Director for WEConnect International in 2022 and Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) in 2015, participating in multiple conferences and gatherings to support women entrepreneurs. In Guyana, she was a coach/mentor in a local program (AccelerateHer) to further develop women owned businesses. She was previously involved in Houston Minority Supplier Diversity Council as a committee member and volunteer.