Supply Chain Manager

About the position

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager responsible for overseeing the contractor strategies of the construction, turnaround, maintenance, HES and operations workstreams at Los Angeles Refining Division (LAR). The successful candidate will develop the strategic direction of assigned categories, drive growth and value in commercials, champion continuous improvement in our function and operations, and build and inspire a team of five (5) direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of the Supply Chain organization and implements effective execution of strategies, initiatives, and procedures related to the sourcing, contracting, and materials management activities of the assigned business components.
• Leads and participates in the identification, development, implementation and effective use of systems and processes to provide continuous improvement to activities associated with procurement, contracts, and materials management.
• Possesses strong understanding of Supply Chain procedures and policies, sourcing and negotiation strategies, total cost of ownership, resources for risk mitigation, and day-to-day operation of procurement systems.
• Provides leadership in driving Supply Chain objectives.
• Interacts with corporate and business component personnel, suppliers, and contractors to maximize procurement and commercial opportunities and provides support to the various system users to ensure the procurement systems and business processes are operating at peak efficiency.
• Manages Supply Chain support of multi-organizational business partners.
• Maintains strong relationships with key business partners and Supply Chain leadership to ensure short- and long-term goals, strategies and initiatives are aligned, communicated, and implemented.
• Negotiates with suppliers and contractors to ensure that commercial initiatives, strategies, programs, and contracts are communicated, implemented, and maintained for key spend areas.
• Develops and executes strategies in collaboration with key business partners, suppliers, and contractors to pursue and implement opportunities by leveraging volume and maximizing value delivery.
• Establishes organizational goals and metrics and leads direct reports in delivery.
• Ensures direct reports are trained and operating per Supply Chain and Company policies and procedures and provides developmental guidance to achieve best value for business partners and Company.
• Manages workforce issues including performance management and compensation processes, career development, competency assessment and succession planning.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required. Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or similar discipline preferred.
• Six (6) or more years' business relevant experience. Supply Chain Management experience preferred.
• <10% travel anticipated.
• Experience in Refining Operations and Industrial Contractor Services is highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Authentic Communicator
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Energizing the Organization
• Ongoing Learning Professional Development
• Results Driven
• Selecting and Developing People
• Strategic Outlook

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program