Senior Contracts Advisor

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Senior Contracts Advisor supporting the IT and Corporate Organizations in the Findlay, OH and San Antonio, TX locations. The Senior Contracts Advisor centrally coordinates the execution of contracts for the procurement of goods and services.  A major aspect of this role is to interface with assigned business partners as liaisons between Supply Chain, Tax, Insurance, Cybersecurity, Contract Compliance, Tax and other SMEs.  The Senior Contracts Advisor captures applicable business interests, issues, and positions and they relate to model contract selection, required risk allocation and negotiations.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management certification is preferred.

• 4 or more years of Supply Chain or business relevant experience.

• Travel Expected: Up to 10%

• 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. 

• Excellent communication skills and strong collaborative mindset.

• Juris Doctorate or Paralegal experience preferred.

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.

**Grades [10-11]. This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a posted level commensurate with experience and qualifications **.

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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.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.