Supply Chain Category Analyst

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Category Analyst to support Category Management activities across analytics, reporting, and governance. The role partners with Category Managers to drive supplier performance and commercial execution.

Responsibilities include data analysis, spend evaluation, and project support for sourcing events. Relocation is considered; Findlay and San Antonio locations are mentioned, with a pathway toward growth in Category Management.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.
• Experience in Materials, Equipment, and/or Services supporting Refining and/or Midstream operations is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Engineering, Business, Science, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Category Management reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Supports development and execution of category strategies by analyzing internal and external data.
• Maintains process documentation, governance requirements, templates, and reporting standards.
• Monitors supplier performance metrics and analyzes data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to align category initiatives with business objectives.
• Supports contract lifecycle activities and milestone tracking with Category Managers.
• Partners with Category Managers during sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical capability

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Growth mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

An exciting career awaits you

At 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 Summary

The Category Business provides analytical, process, and execution support across Category Management activities through data analysis, performance reporting, process governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners closely with Category Managers and business stakeholders to support sourcing, contracting, supplier performance management, and commercial execution. Business Analysts are expected to build category expertise and progressively assume ownership of defined projects, sourcing events, and supplier interactions as part of a developmental pathway toward future Category Manager roles.

• Relocation will be considered for this position. This position is based in San Antonio, TX, but candidates in Findlay will be considered as the other possible location for this position.
• This role may support multiple Category Analyst openings across the Supply Chain Category Management teams. While the Hiring Manager listed on this posting is leading the recruitment process, the selected candidate may ultimately report to a different leader within the organization based on team structure, business priorities, and organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Analytics & Performance Reporting: Leads the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Category Management reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics. Transforms data into actionable insights that support decision-making, measure category performance, track value delivery, identify risks, and improve visibility into supplier and business outcomes.
• Category Planning & Decision Support: Supports the development and execution of category strategies by gathering, organizing, and analyzing internal and external data. Evaluates spend, supplier performance, market trends, business requirements, and initiative outcomes to help Category Managers prioritize opportunities, validate assumptions, and align category plans with business objectives.
• Process Governance & Standardization: Supports execution of Category Management processes by maintaining process documentation, governance requirements, templates, and reporting standards.
• Supplier Performance & Risk Analysis: Monitors supplier performance metrics and analyzes operational, commercial, and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Supports supplier performance management through insight generation, performance reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, support category initiatives, communicate progress, and ensure alignment between Category Management activities and operational objectives.
• Contract Development & Administration: Supports contract lifecycle activities, including contract request coordination, documentation management, milestone tracking, stakeholder reviews, and contract renewals. Partners with Category Managers and Contracts Advisors to enable efficient contract execution and administration.
• Sourcing & Commercial Project Support: Partners with Category Managers during sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and commercial initiatives by compiling data, performing analyses, coordinating project activities, and tracking results.

Additional Skills And Capabilities

• Foundational Commercial Acumen: Demonstrates a basic understanding of contracting principles, commercial terms, sourcing processes, and supplier negotiations.
• Analytical Capability: Ability to analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, pricing, cost models and market intelligence to support data-driven decision-making.
• Project Management: Manages multiple priorities and supports execution of category initiatives, sourcing events, and contract activities.
• Technical & Systems Proficiency: Proficient in SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Power Apps, and PowerAdvocate preferred.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and increasing responsibility within Category Management.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Engineering, Business, Science, or related discipline preferred.

Relevant Experience

• Two (2) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience, such as Engineering, Category Management, Commercial, Contract Management, or related experience.
• Experience in Materials, Equipment, and/or Services supporting Refining and/or Midstream operations is preferred.

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Additional locations

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00023796

Location Address

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Education

High School (Required)

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

Marathon 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. 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. We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.