Senior Commercial Sourcing Advisor

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

17h

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Sourcing Advisor supports the Digital organization by developing and managing strategic sourcing initiatives for software, hardware, and professional services. The role leads sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and drives cost reductions and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance and supporting business needs. The position collaborates with business units and suppliers, oversees critical supplier portfolios, and supports procurement process improvement. Two positions are open. The role is based in Findlay, Ohio, with San Antonio, Texas, also listed as a location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 4 years of experience in Supply Chain or relevant business experience.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, PowerBI, and Ariba.
Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort with ambiguity and change.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience negotiating with IT vendors and a strong understanding of IT technologies preferred.
C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, track KPIs, and resolve supplier performance issues.
Collaborate with business units to assess requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies.
Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, and RFQ), including requirements development, vendor negotiations, and contract execution.
Manage supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers to drive improvement and resolve supply issues.
Oversee a portfolio of critical suppliers and execute category strategies for IT cybersecurity and hardware projects.
Analyze bids, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery and supplier performance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization within the procurement organization.
Interpret commercial, financial, and business data to minimize risk and recommend qualified contractors.
Lead workshops and supplier business unit reviews to stay current on technology trends.
Expedite purchase commitments and execute the Procure to Pay process, from order entry through invoice reconciliation and payment, to meet business needs and ensure timely delivery and acceptable supplier performance.