Associate Category Analyst: Sourcing & Strategy

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching program

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, OH is seeking a procurement professional to support category strategies and supplier negotiations. You will conduct market intelligence, analyze spend, and assist in contract development under the Category Manager.

This role focuses on cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier onboarding, and ongoing market benchmarking. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential to drive value and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on category strategy development and negotiations.
• Conducts market analysis and spends analytics.
• Supports sourcing events, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Assists in supplier onboarding and regular evaluations.
• Seeks opportunities for cost savings and risk reduction within categories.
• Supports site operational and transactional Supply Chain activities to align with category strategies.

Skills

Category management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Sourcing events

KPI tracking

Vendor onboarding

Supply chain

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, OH is seeking a procurement professional to support category strategies and supplier negotiations. You will conduct market intelligence, analyze spend, and assist in contract development under the Category Manager.

This role focuses on cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier onboarding, and ongoing market benchmarking. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential to drive value and risk reduction.