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10 Lowe's procurement leaders
These ten current and former Lowe's procurement leaders have held director, senior director and vice president roles in procurement, enterprise strategic sourcing and global sourcing at Lowe's Companies, Inc. A reader can learn how procurement leaders lead procurement teams at Lowe's.
Professionals to explore
01—10Darren Welborn
LinkedInExperience: Director-International Sourcing Development · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Director-International Sourcing Development (2014–2015), International Merchandising Director (2004–2014) and Program Development Manager (1999–2004) at Lowe's Companies, Inc. The profile describes working with international manufacturers across diverse cultures, and also lists Director of Sales at Wellsco International Group Co., LTD (2016–2026).
Jack Fraser, CSP
LinkedInExperience: Director of Procurement - Enterprise Strategic Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Director of Procurement - Enterprise Strategic Sourcing at Lowe's Companies, Inc. (2014–2018); the profile says the role led multiple teams responsible for $2.5+ billion of annual spend coverage and delivered $160+ million in cost savings. Also former Senior Manager of Procurement at Kohl's (2012–2014) and Consultant, Category Management and Strategic Sourcing at American Tire Distributors (2018–2021).
James Nelson Geter II
LinkedInExperience: Director, Supply Chain Enterprise Strategic Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Director, Supply Chain Enterprise Strategic Sourcing at Lowe's Companies, Inc. since January 2024, a director-level role in the Operations department. Former Strategic Sourcing Lead, Global Supplier Diversity at Meta (2021–2023), Global Strategic Sourcing Leader - Marketing & Events at Facebook (2018–2019) and Sr. Category Manager, Indirect Purchasing - Marketing at The J.M. Smucker Co. (2015–2018).
Jim Epley, C.P.M
LinkedInExperience: Director Procurement - Store Operations, Real Estate & Corporate Services · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Director Procurement - Store Operations, Real Estate & Corporate Services (2011–2016) and Director Procurement - Store Environment Operations (2005–2011) at Lowe's Companies, Inc., and former Procurement Manager there (1999–2005). The profile headline reads Director Procurement at Lowe's, retired, and the profile cites extensive contract negotiations experience.
Karen Elliott
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director - Global Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Senior Director - Global Sourcing at Lowe's Companies, Inc. since March 2026, a role the profile places in the Operations department. Former Director - Global Sourcing (2025–2026), Merchant - Hardware (2023–2025) and Director of Private Brand Initiatives and Product Activation (2022–2023) at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lilian Ding
LinkedInExperience: Sourcing Director · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Sourcing Director at Lowe's Companies, Inc. (2022–2023), based in Shanghai; the profile describes Lowe's Global Sourcing as the Asian hub office handling sourcing business in China and the South-east Asian region. Also former General Manager at Li & Fung (2010–2018) and Sourcing Merchandiser - Lawn & Garden, Patio & Grilling at Walmart (2004–2010).
Matt Madel
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Enterprise Strategic Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Senior Director of Enterprise Strategic Sourcing (2019–2023) and Senior Director Enterprise Strategic Sourcing (2023–2024) at Lowe's Companies, Inc.; the profile says the later role led a global team of 27 responsible for negotiating and contracting all IT vendors. Sr. Director Strategic Sourcing at Advance Auto Parts since 2024 and former Director Of Procurement at Chewy (2017–2019).
Scott Jenkins
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & Managing Director of Global Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Vice President & Managing Director of Global Sourcing (2006–2015) and Senior Director, Global Sourcing (2015–2022) at Lowe's Companies, Inc., and former Merchandise Director there (2000–2006). Director, Procurement Strategy & Innovation at Newell Brands since 2023 and Senior Director, Supply Network Strategy & Innovation there since August 2026.
Tim Meyer
LinkedInExperience: Director Enterprise Strategic Sourcing IT Facilities · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Former Director Enterprise Strategic Sourcing IT Facilities (2023–2024) and Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager (2021–2023) at Lowe's Companies, Inc. Director Strategic Sourcing at Mohawk Industries since June 2024, and former Strategic Sourcing Manager at The Aaron's Company, Inc. (2017–2021) and Sr Manager Strategic Sourcing Expense Management at Rent-A-Center (2015–2017).
Vineet Arora
LinkedInExperience: Director Global Sourcing · Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Director Global Sourcing at Lowe's Companies, Inc. since November 2023, based in Bengaluru; the profile describes the role as sourcing head across all categories from the Indian sub-continent for Lowe's retail in the US, in the Operations department. The profile headline also says Ex-Walmart.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's sourcing area to your question, since enterprise strategic sourcing for indirect spend and global sourcing of products from overseas suppliers involve different suppliers and processes. Check whether the relevant Lowe's role is current or former before asking about how the company buys today.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a large retailer decide which indirect spend categories to run through a central strategic sourcing team?
- 02How are overseas sourcing offices set up and managed to support product sourcing for a retailer?
- 03What does a supplier need to show to win and keep business in a Lowe's sourcing event?
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