
Senior Commercial Sourcing Advisor
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Findlay • Missouri • Ohio • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support the IT organization by developing and managing digital strategic sourcing initiatives for software, hardware, and professional services
- Lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions
- Mitigate risk and negotiate contracts, while ensuring compliance and supporting business needs
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Collaborate with business units to assess requirements and develop sourcing/contracting strategies
- Lead the RFx process (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
- Manage supplier relationship management (SRM) for strategic suppliers
- Oversee a portfolio of critical suppliers and execute category strategies for IT cybersecurity and hardware projects
- Analyze bids, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery and performance
- Interpret commercial, financial, and business data to minimize risk and recommend qualified contractors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Finance, IT, or Engineering)
- Master’s preferred
- 4+ years IT sourcing experience (hardware, software, cloud, support)
- 4+ years in purchasing, contracts, or commercial roles required
- Experience negotiating with IT vendors; strong understanding of IT technologies
- C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification beneficial
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, PowerBI, and Ariba
- Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; comfortable with ambiguity and change
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k matching program
- Paid parental leave
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
IT sourcingnegotiationcontract managementsupplier relationship managementcategory strategy executiondata analysiscost reductionrisk mitigationRFx processIT cybersecurity
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsindependent workcollaborationadaptabilityrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
C.P.M.C.P.S.M.