Supply Chain Category Analyst

drive for MPC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Category Analyst to provide analytical, process, and execution support across Category Management. This role partners with Category Managers and stakeholders to support sourcing, contracting, supplier performance, and commercial execution.

Relocation is possible and the position is based in San Antonio, TX, with Findlay, OH as another location option. The successful candidate will build category expertise, manage projects, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Supply Chain or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Engineering, Business, Science, or related discipline preferred.
• Fundamental contracting principles and supplier negotiations understood.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of category management reporting and dashboards.
• Support category planning by analyzing internal and external data and market trends.
• Assist with contract lifecycle activities and procurement processes.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align category plans with business objectives.
• Support sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and commercial initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED mandatory

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Power Apps

PowerAdvocate

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.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

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

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
• Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.

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.

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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.

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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon 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.