Supply Chain Associate

An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.Position Overview: Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Associate! Primary responsibilities include material and incidental service procurement 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 and cost effectively 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. Evaluates competitive bids and quotations against purchase order commitments, maintains documentation as appropriate for all purchases.

Purchases materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas, or for assigned categories of spend, in best interests of company. Ensures transactions are managed in seamless process from order entry through invoice payment.

Expedites purchase commitments to ensure on time delivery and acceptable performance by suppliers, to meet the needs of business partners.

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

Utilizes proficiency in commercial and data analysis techniques and process improvements to support Supply Chain initiatives and maintain value laden supply relationships. Establishes, maintains, and communicates an understanding of the business partner organization.

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

Performs moderately complex price analysis based on few variables and confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, assigned business units and methods that enhance value of 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. Seeks new practices and methods to increase value of services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Required. Supply Chain Management and Materials / Inventory Management fields of study preferred.

One (1) or more years of related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities.

SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office skills / experience preferred.

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:Professional Level 1 (P1) Bachelor’s degree required. Entry level related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities.Professional Level 2 (P2) Bachelor’s degree required. One (1) or more years of related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities.Professional Level 3 (P3) Bachelor’s degree required. Four (4) or more years of related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Findlay, OhioAdditional locations:San Antonio, TexasJob Requisition ID:00013133Location Address:539 S Main StEducation:Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon 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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs/DepartmentofLaborEEOC.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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . 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 https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability About Marathon Petroleum CorporationMarathon 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.