Senior/Lead Commercial Sourcing Advisor

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Senior / Lead Commercial Sourcing Advisor! The primary responsibility is to support the development and management of commercial initiatives for the Midstream business unit. This includes helping formalize contracts with various service/material providers and supporting the development and management of commercial initiatives. The individual will minimize risk in supply chain processes to support operating components’ service requirements, including recognizing appropriate sourcing strategies, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to ensure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, able to conduct market analysis, develop bid packages, analyze proposals using a total cost of ownership methodology, establish strategic business relationships with key suppliers, and validate cost savings. The ideal candidate would be able to thrive in a dynamic environment where needs are both planned and unplanned. The Midstream segment, which this role supports primarily, includes the MPLX Crude Oil and Product Logistics (COPL) organization within MPLX, MPC’s sponsored master limited partnership. MPLX transports, stores, distributes, and markets crude oil and refined products via refining logistics assets, pipelines, terminals, towboats, and barges; gathers, processes, and transports natural gas; and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores, and markets natural gas liquids. Grade(s) 10-11 This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a posted level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four (4) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience
Midstream oil and gas experience, project management, and construction experience preferred.
Experience with SAP, Ariba, Tableau, M365, TRACK.

Nice To Haves

Midstream oil and gas experience
project management
construction experience

Responsibilities

Develops contracting strategies to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and ensure service, commercial terms, and strategy optimization.
Leads the development and implementation of regional/local sourcing strategies, decision summaries based on sourcing event and negotiations outcomes.
Leads bid package process from development through purchase order execution and aligns stakeholder and Supply Chain requirements, scope of work, assumptions and clarifications.
Participates in vendor pre-bid meeting and site walks, leading the commercial aspects and setting expectations outlined in the request for proposal.
Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and approval accuracy; solicits and evaluates supplier quotations, conducts price analysis, and maintains thorough procurement documentation.
Procures materials, equipment, and services in alignment with Midstream Supply Chain strategies, preferred supplier frameworks, and business objectives, ensuring seamless execution from order entry through payment.
Expedites purchase orders to support on-time delivery while collaborating closely with stakeholders to anticipate and meet business needs.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internally to drive effective outcomes.
Resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate goods receipt and timely payment.
Leads the preparation and negotiation of terms and conditions related to service and/or supply agreements.
Manages related rate sheets and ensures cost competitiveness across vendor categories within the enterprise and across the industry.
Runs benchmark studies, gathers and analyzes data, and makes recommendations.
Performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions.
Analyzes and interprets data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy, including total cost of ownership and should cost modeling.
Serves in an advisory role to maintain contract compliance and minimize risk in support of key stakeholders and business units.
Acts as a liaison between legal and key stakeholders, maintains master agreements, and initiates contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of supported business unit.
Coaches business unit contract owners to drive performance and compliance of contracts
Fosters communication internally, externally, and between different operational functions.
Serves as first line point of contact for concerns related to operating needs, concerns, and Supply Chain support.
Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction.
Develops and executes cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and high level of supplier performance.
Manages assigned business unit(s) to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit.
Collaborates with and supports the category management regarding key supplier initiatives.
Collaborates with the assigned business unit(s) to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for goods and services.
Supports the development, management, and execution of commercial initiatives and strategies.
Facilitates issue resolution related to supplier performance, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure service, commercial terms, and optimal leverage.
As needed, develops and tracks KPIs for measuring performance for key suppliers.
Facilitate issues resolution related to supplier performance.
Utilizes Supply Chain tools, templates and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain function.
Collaborates with Supply Chain peers to drive continuous improvement, alignment, and best-in-class process optimization.
Comprehends & interprets commercial, financial, & business data for opportunities and risk.
Minimizes risk in Supply Chain processes to support operating components’ service requirements, including recognizing appropriate contracting strategies, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
Ensures sourcing activities are properly aligned with the expectations of Supply Chain organizations and stakeholder groups, as applicable, while educating and supporting the deployment of best practices.