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. Overview: Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Associate Commercial Sourcing Advisor/Commercial Sourcing Advisor in Carson, CA! Primary responsibilities include material and incidental service procurement. Skills and competencies for this role include business acumen, customer service, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Receive and review purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper level of approval. Evaluates competitive bids and quotations against PO commitments and maintains documentation as appropriate for all purchase . • Expedite purchase commitments to ensure timely delivery and acceptable performance by suppliers, to meet the needs of business partners. • Purchase materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas in best interests of company. Ensures transactions are managed in seamless process from order entry through invoice payment. • Identifies and resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies working in collaboration with AP, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely goods receipt and payment. • Leads bid package process from development through purchase order execution and aligns stakeholder and Supply Chain requirements, scope of work, assumptions and clarifications. Participates in vendor pre-bid meeting and site walks, leading the commercial aspects and setting expectations outlined in the request for proposal. • Liaises with other Supply Chain and legal professionals regarding terms and conditions related to supply agreements. Manages any related cost structures and ensures cost competitiveness across vendor categories within the enterprise and across the industry. • Runs benchmark studies, gathers and analyzes data, and makes commercial recommendations. Performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions. Analyzes and interprets data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy, including total cost of ownership and should cost modeling. • Fosters communication internally, externally, and between different operational functions. Serves as first line point of contact for concerns related to operating needs, concerns, and Supply Chain support. • Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction. Develops and executes cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and high level of supplier performance. Manages assigned business unit(s) to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit. Collaborates with and supports the category management regarding key supplier initiatives. • Collaborates with the assigned business unit(s) to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for material . Supports the development, management, and execution of commercial initiatives and strategies. • Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure service, commercial terms, and optimal leverage. As needed, develops and tracks KPIs for measuring performance for key suppliers. Facilitate issues resolution related to supplier performance. • Utilizes Supply Chain tools, templates and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain function. Collaborates with Supply Chain peers to drive continuous improvement, alignment, and best-in-class process optimization. • Comprehends & interprets commercial, financial, & business data for opportunities and risk. Minimizes risk in Supply Chain processes to support operating components’ service requirements. • Ensures sourcing activities are properly aligned with the expectations of Supply Chain organizations and stakeholder groups, as applicable, while educating and supporting the deployment of best practices. Experience with SAP, Ariba, Tableau, M365, TRACK. Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree required . (Supply Chain Management, Business, or Accounting preferred) + Zero (0) – Two (2) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience. + SAP, Ariba , Microsoft Office products is preferred. Skills & Competencies: Adaptability, Business Acumen, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Contract Negotiations, Critical Thinking, Financial Acumen, Influencing Others, Innovation, Market Research, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Risk Management, Team Management ** Grade 8-9 . This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a posted level commensurate with experience and qualifications **. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree required.• Zero (0) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Wilmington, California Job Requisition ID: 00015200 Pay Min/Max: $68,700.00 - $118,200.00 Salary Grade: 8 - 9 Location Address: 2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy Additional locations: Education: Bachelors (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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.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 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. 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.