Associate Commercial Sourcing Advisor – Intern to Full-Time Conversion

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Commercial sourcing advisor developing supplier strategies, contracts, and cost savings initiatives. Supporting Marathon Petroleum’s integrated downstream energy operations through supplier performance and risk management.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeFindlay • California, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $61,200 - $91,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing contracting and sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationships and contract compliance. Proficient in analyzing financial data and executing cost-saving initiatives within supply chain management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsData AnalysisSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationBenchmark StudiesTotal Cost of Ownership ModelingRoot Cause AnalysisCost Avoidance Strategies

Soft Skills

CoachingLiaison SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPAribaTableauM365TRACK

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementContract DevelopmentService Agreement NegotiationSupplier Performance KPIsCost Competitiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop contracting strategies and regional/local sourcing strategies
Lead bid packages from development through purchase order execution
Participate in vendor pre-bid meetings and site walks
Prepare and negotiate service and supply agreement terms and conditions
Manage rate sheets and ensure cost competitiveness
Run benchmark studies, analyze data, and make recommendations
Maintain contract compliance, minimize risk, and manage master agreements and amendments
Coach business unit contract owners on contract performance and compliance
Serve as a liaison between legal, stakeholders, business units, suppliers, and Supply Chain
Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement, and strategic sourcing projects
Optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefits
Facilitate supplier performance issue resolution and develop supplier KPIs
Use Supply Chain tools, templates, and systems to drive continuous improvement and process optimization
Align sourcing activities with Supply Chain and stakeholder expectations while supporting best-practice deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Entry level experience as a supply chain professional in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, commercial advisory, contract administration, contract development, or contract management
Experience with SAP, Ariba, Tableau, M365, and TRACK
Ability to develop contracting and sourcing strategies
Ability to analyze commercial, financial, and business data
Ability to perform negotiations, benchmark studies, root cause analysis, and total cost of ownership/should cost modeling
Ability to manage contracts, supplier relationships, KPIs, and compliance
Ability to qualify contractors and assess operating risks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program