Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Associate

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Findlay, Ohio, with additional locations including San Antonio, Texas, seeks a procurement professional to lead contracting and sourcing activities across multiple business units. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and entry-level supply chain experience, offering exposure to SAP/Ariba and data-driven decision support within a large energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entry-level experience in supply chain-related roles such as strategic sourcing, contract development or management.

Responsibilities

• Develops contracting strategies to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and optimize terms.
• Leads bid package process from development through PO execution and aligns stakeholder requirements.
• Negotiates terms and conditions for service/supply agreements and manages rate sheets for cost competitiveness.
• Performs data analysis and benchmarking to support decision-making and total cost of ownership.
• Acts as liaison between legal and stakeholders to maintain master agreements and drive contract compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Findlay, Ohio, with additional locations including San Antonio, Texas, seeks a procurement professional to lead contracting and sourcing activities across multiple business units. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and entry-level supply chain experience, offering exposure to SAP/Ariba and data-driven decision support within a large energy company.