Senior Contracts Advisor at Marathon Petroleum

Findlay, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, Energy, ProcurementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management certification is preferred
  • 4 or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience
  • Experience in procurement, supply chain, commercial, contract development, contract management or related field with knowledge of contracting processes and basic concepts of negotiation is preferred
  • Juris Doctorate or Paralegal experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and strong collaborative mindset
  • Skills/Competencies: Adaptability, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Customer-Focused, Financial Acumen, Influencing Others, Organizing, Results Driven, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Business Consulting, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Travel Expected: Up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for advancing MPC’s interests with suppliers and contractors through negotiation of high-quality agreements that ensure economic protection and rationality, relational success, image and reputation, stability and maximize transaction efficiency
  • Provides commercial and contractual support on matters regarding contract commitments for operations, including contract strategy, risk management, preparation, and negotiation of contracts, claims avoidance, contract compliance and administration
  • Interprets, drafts, and negotiates contract building blocks (“redlines”) as they relate to underlying service and supply demand
  • Responsible for ensuring contracts are completed prior to need by date of new contracts or expiration dates of existing contracts
  • Drives continuous improvement in contracting space to minimize the overall cycle time from request to contract execution, including but not limited to, process re-engineering, developing alternative language (playbook) for use, assisting with model forms development, and developing checklists
  • Captures applicable business interests, issues, and positions as they relate to model contract selection, required risk allocation and negotiations
  • Interfaces with assigned business partners as liaisons between Supply Chain, Tax, Insurance, Cybersecurity, Contract Compliance, Tax and other SMEs

Skills

Contract Negotiation
Contract Drafting
Risk Management
Supply Chain
Procurement
Commercial Contracts
Contract Compliance
Process Improvement

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Volatility in crude oil prices can impact MPC's profitability.
Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for MPC.
The rise of electric vehicles could reduce demand for MPC's gasoline products.

Differentiation

MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
The company has a strong integrated business model from refining to retail.
MPC's midstream operations through MPLX LP enhance its supply chain control.

Upsides

MPC's focus on operational excellence ensures competitive advantage and profitability.
Recognition for energy efficiency by the EPA highlights MPC's commitment to sustainability.
MPC's extensive retail network strengthens its market presence and customer reach.

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