Supply Chain Associate

Supply Chain AssociateAt 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.Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Associate Primary responsibilities include material and incidental service procurement, business partner, customer service support, and invoice resolution, in support of midstream assets. Additionally, this position provides backup support to other Supply Chain Buyers/team members. This team member ensures procurement is managed efficiently, cost-effectively, and aligned with strategic initiatives, from identification of need through invoice payment. Candidates must be dynamic self-starters who work collaboratively, are results-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper level of approval. Solicits and evaluates quotations against purchase order commitments, performs price analysis based on material and service variables and maintains documentation as appropriate for all purchases.Purchases materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas, or for assigned categories of spend, in alignment with Midstream Supply Chain purchasing transformation efforts, as well as cross-company strategic initiatives, preferred vendors and in best interests of company. Ensures transactions are managed in a seamless process from order entry through invoice payment.Expedites purchase commitments to ensure on-time delivery and collaborates with business partners to understand needs. Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities are critical for success in this role.Ensures the proper use of tools, systems and processes provided to monitor, verify and implement Supply Chain controls, including supplier contracts, bidding documents, time and material rates, scope of work, supplier/contractor performance measurements, supplier/contractor qualification, safety compliance and any other documents related to commercial management.Utilizes proficiency in commercial and system data analysis techniques and process improvements to support Supply Chain initiatives. Establishes, maintains, and communicates an understanding of the business partner organization through data analysis and continuous improvement mindset.Identifies and resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies working in collaboration with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely goods receipt and payment.Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, assigned business units and methods that enhance value of the purchasing process.Liaises with other Supply Chain and legal professionals to ensure that contractual terms and conditions are acceptable and serve to minimize risk as needed during the purchasing process.Understands and utilizes practices such as RFQs, bid analysis, negotiations and partnering to ensure maximum value for expenditures, in relation to assigned commodity / category. Seeks new practices and methods to increase value of services.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management; Materials / Inventory Management.1 or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.Related experience as a buyer or in a procurement role, focused in P2P management, invoice reconciliation, expediting and general purchasing activities preferred.SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office skills / experienceSkills:Action Planning, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Critical Thinking, Customer-Focused, Influencing Others, Innovation, Market Research, Results Driven, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Risk Management, Time Management, CommunicationLocation: Findlay, OhioPay Min/Max: $68,700.00 - $118,200.00 SalaryGrade: 8 - 9Location Address: 539 S Main StAdditional locations: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Denver, Colorado, San Antonio, TexasMarathon 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, 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.