Supply Chain Associate

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Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Associate! Primary responsibilities include material and incidental service procurement, business partner, customer service support, and invoice resolution, in support of midstream assets. Additionally, this position provides backup support to other Supply Chain Buyers/team members. This team member ensures procurement is managed efficiently, cost-effectively, and aligned with strategic initiatives, from identification of need through invoice payment. Candidates must be dynamic self-starters who work collaboratively, are results-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper level of approval. Solicits and evaluates quotations against purchase order commitments, performs price analysis based on material and service variables and maintains documentation as appropriate for all purchases.

• Purchases materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas, or for assigned categories of spend, in alignment with Midstream Supply Chain purchasing transformation efforts, as well as cross-company strategic initiatives, preferred vendors and in best interests of company. Ensures transactions are managed in a seamless process from order entry through invoice payment.

• Expedites purchase commitments to ensure on-time delivery and collaborates with business partners to understand needs. Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities are critical for success in this role.

• Ensures the proper use of tools, systems and processes provided to monitor, verify and implement Supply Chain controls, including supplier contracts, bidding documents, time and material rates, scope of work, supplier/contractor performance measurements, supplier/contractor qualification, safety compliance and any other documents related to commercial management.

• Utilizes proficiency in commercial and system data analysis techniques and process improvements to support Supply Chain initiatives. Establishes, maintains, and communicates an understanding of the business partner organization through data analysis and continuous improvement mindset.

• Identifies and resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies working in collaboration with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely goods receipt and payment.

• Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, assigned business units and methods that enhance value of the purchasing process.

• Liaises with other Supply Chain and legal professionals to ensure that contractual terms and conditions are acceptable and serve to minimize risk as needed during the purchasing process.

• Understands and utilizes practices such as RFQs, bid analysis, negotiations and partnering to ensure maximum value for expenditures, in relation to assigned commodity / category. Seeks new practices and methods to increase value of services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management; Materials / Inventory Management.

• 1 or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.

• Related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities preferred.

• SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office skills / experience

Skills:

• Action Planning, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Critical Thinking, Customer-Focused, Influencing Others, Innovation, Market Research, Results Driven, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Risk Management, Time Management, Communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree required. - One (1) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID:

00019953

Pay Min/Max:

$68,700.00 - $118,200.00 Salary

Grade:

Location Address:

Additional locations:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Denver, Colorado, San Antonio, Texas

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (/Department\ of\ Labor\ EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.