Category Analyst

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. Position Summary This position will report to the Category Management Director – Reliability and Mechanical Integrity Services. Responsibilities will include negotiation, day‑to‑day support and administration of Industrial Contractor Services agreement for the enterprise. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and support heightened reliability & cost predictability across the enterprise. This individual will bring strong analytical and negotiation capabilities, a solid understanding of both TRACK and SAP Purchasing modules and processes and a customer‑focused mindset. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build productive, collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The candidate must be adept at managing multiple priorities and coordinating a diverse range of assignments in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Collaborates on the development and execution of category strategies in close alignment with Category Manager, including performing market intelligence, KPI tracking/reporting, building business case/scope for commercial negotiations, supporting supplier selection and leading/supporting contract negotiations. Conducts ongoing market analysis and leverages Supply Chain knowledge related to market trends and spend analytics. Supports sourcing events & economic analysis, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis. With the support of the Category Manager, participates in the preparation and negotiation of agreements with key suppliers and periodically renews price lists, terms, and conditions. Runs benchmark studies, gathers and analyzes data, and makes recommendations to the Category Management team in alignment with business objectives and category strategies. Performs root cause and sensitivity analysis related to supply challenges, disruptions, or other market forces. Onboards new suppliers in close collaboration with the Category Manager and coordinates regular supplier evaluations. Seeks and identifies opportunities for value capture (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction within assigned categories. Supports site operational and transactional Supply Chain activities to ensure alignment with category strategies. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Four (4) or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience. Location Findlay, Ohio. Additional locations: San Antonio, Texas. Benefits Health, vision, and dental insurance. Paid time off. 401(k) matching program. Paid parental leave. Educational reimbursement. Discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr