Daniel Wood

Senior Procurement Specialist at McGill Environmental Systems | MBA

Cary, North Carolina, United States

About

Strategic Procurement | Supply Chain Optimization | Data Analysis | Vendor Relations | ERP & Data Systems I enact procurement with a strategic, operations-focused approach grounded in data analysis, supplier development, and continuous process improvement. In my role supporting multi-site operations across the East Coast, I focus on strengthening supply continuity, optimizing inbound supply chains, and enhancing forecasting and vendor performance to support efficient and scalable production. My background spans business development, analytics, and procurement, giving me a cross-functional perspective on cost control, stakeholder alignment, and long-term sourcing strategy. I prioritize building strong supplier relationships, driving operational reliability, and leveraging data to guide decision-making and eliminate inefficiencies. Core Strengths: Supplier collaboration, negotiation, process optimization, operational alignment, and data-driven decision-making. CliftonStrengths: WOO, Positivity, Communication, Maximizer, Ideation.

Experience

  • Senior Procurement Specialist at McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    At McGill Environmental Systems, I enact strategic procurement and intake business development initiatives that support our plant operations across the East Coast. My focus is on strengthening supply continuity, expanding and developing our regional supplier base, and optimizing the inbound supply chain to support current and future growth. I work closely with operations and leadership to enhance forecasting, ensure material quality alignment, and advance long-term sourcing strategy as McGill scales its environmental footprint.

  • Purchasing Specialist at JM Hospitality Solutions LLC
    Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Executed end-to-end procurement across FF&E packages for $1M+ hospitality projects, managing RFQs, vendor coordination, PO administration, and financial reconciliation to ensure data accuracy, cost control, and on-time project delivery.

  • Business Development Representative at CData Software
    Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 · 5 mos

    Carried out early-stage stakeholder engagement and technical qualification for CData’s data integration portfolio, including ETL/ELT, EDI, and data virtualization solutions. Collaborated with sales engineers to clarify use cases, addressed initial technical requirements, and maintained accurate pipeline documentation to support informed decision-making across enterprise accounts.

  • Business Development Representative at Securiti
    Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 · 5 mos

    Identified and qualified opportunities with Fortune-level organizations, positioning solutions in data privacy, governance, and compliance. Developed working knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and enterprise security frameworks while coordinating multi-stakeholder cycles.

  • BDR Intern at JupiterOne
    Feb 2023 - May 2023 · 4 mos

    Supported outbound sales operations, HubSpot data hygiene, and multi-channel outreach for an AWS-aligned cybersecurity platform. Contributed to early funnel development and operational efficiency initiatives.