Category Analyst

4500 Marathon Petroleum Company LP
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2022 CLOSED ON 10/28/2022

Job Posting for Category Analyst at 4500 Marathon Petroleum Company LP

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: Responsible for maximizing value delivery and minimizing risk to MPC across a portfolio of goods and services. Responsible for ensuring Marathon selects the most appropriate goods and/or services based on total cost of ownership (TCO). Support and execute category plans, strategic sourcing initiatives, and contract negotiations in support of leveraging our spend and creating value for Marathon. Conduct spend and market intelligence analysis to identify and leverage key opportunities that deliver value, optimize supplier mix and mitigate risk to the business. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders at the Refining assets to source services & materials. Develop and monitor KPIs for measuring performance for key Suppliers. Coordinate with site buyers to ensure the team is in alignment with sourcing strategies. Responsibilities: Support the development and execution of category strategies in close alignment with the Category Manager. Support the development and implementation of regional/local sourcing strategies in close alignment with Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders at the Refining assets. In collaboration with the BU teams, support strategic sourcing initiatives led by the Category Management team. With the support of the Category Manager, participate in the preparation and negotiation of agreements with key Suppliers, and periodically renew pricelists, terms and conditions. Work closely with Power Advocate to develop dashboards of market trends, benchmark studies, should-cost analysis, spend analytics, and make recommendations to the Category Management team in alignment with business objectives and category strategies. As required, create monthly category market intelligence documents for distribution to Stakeholders. Perform root cause and sensitivity analysis related to supply challenges, disruptions, or other market forces. On-board new Suppliers in close collaboration with the Category Manager and coordinate supplier evaluations. Participate in sourcing initiatives as needed in Ariba. Monitor performance in SAP for assigned categories. Occasionally place and/or expedite POs as required. Resolve commercial concerns with Supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions. Confirm delivery with Suppliers, monitor and track Supplier performance in accordance with contractual requirements. Seek and identify opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction within assigned categories. With the support of the Category Manager, develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key Suppliers to ensure service, commercial terms, and optimal leverage. Support the Annual Business Review process with strategic Suppliers, and coordinate meetings as required. Collaborate with the Category Manager to develop and maintain ongoing sourcing strategies & minimize supply risks. Develop and track KPIs for measuring performance for key Suppliers. Utilize Supply Chain tools, templates, and systems as prescribed by the Supply Chain Function. Additional Skillsets: Contracting skills with in-depth understanding of the various Contract Terms and Conditions. Communication and negotiation skills with the capability to meet targets, manage concessions and deliver results. Ability to analyze and interpret data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy. SAP, Ariba, Tableau, PowerBi, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office. Competencies Needed: Building Partnerships Collaboration Communication Continuous Improvement Creating a Culture of Trust Critical Thinking Facilitating Change Driving Execution Planning & Organization Project Management Education Level: Minimum undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Marketing, Engineering, Business, Science, or similar discipline required. Relevant Experience: Minimum 4 years of Supply Chain, Commercial, Contract Development or Contract Management experience required. Experience in the Rental Equipment, Cranes Services, Fabricated Fixed Equipment, Instrumentation & Rotating Equipment. Field experience in Refining and/or Midstream is highly preferred. Location: Findlay, OH or San Antonio, TX Relocation Needed: Yes As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: San Antonio TX Additional locations: Findlay OH Main Bldg Job Requisition ID: 00003576 Location Address: 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy Education: 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, 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 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. To view benefit information for Marathon Petroleum Corporation please visit mympcbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
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