Intern/Co-Op - Supply Chain (Fall 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum is hiring a Supply Chain Intern/Co-Op for Fall 2027. Depending on location and organizational assignment, the intern will work as a Commercial Sourcing Advisor, Supply Chain Associate, or Business Analyst. The position provides practical experience in procurement, contracts, materials management, supply chain systems, and business analysis. Interns will build awareness of the company’s commitment to high ethical standards, environmental stewardship, and employee safety, while establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, employees, and management. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and on-location. Candidates must remain concurrently enrolled in a degree-seeking program throughout the experience and be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program throughout the experience.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time indefinite basis without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong academic performance.

Nice To Haves

Desired majors include Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Integrated Supply Management, and/or Logistics.
Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of company policies and procedures related to procurement, contracts, and materials management.
Learn about category management, contract management, and supplier diversity processes.
Become familiar with materials, equipment, and services procured for company operations.
Participate in purchasing indirect goods and services.
Engage in cross-functional category management activities.
Learn about market and spend analysis.
Prepare and analyze bid packages.
Negotiate contractual terms and commercial issues.
Complete projects and tasks related to inventory control, transportation, and logistics.
Develop an understanding of Supply Chain systems.
Identify, visualize, and analyze data to obtain business insights.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT representatives to advance integrated systems.
Support leading Supply Chain practices and continual process improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain rapport with suppliers, employees, and management.
Develop awareness of the company’s commitments to ethical standards, environmental stewardship, and employee safety.