Finance consultant jobs in Farmington Hills, MI

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. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop contracting strategies to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and ensure service, commercial terms, and strategy optimization. Leads the development and implementation of regional/local sourcing strategies, decision summaries based on sourcing event and negotiations outcomes. * Leads bid package process from development through purchase order execution and aligns stakeholder and Supply Chain requirements, scope of work, assumptions and clarifications. Participates in vendor pre-bid meeting and site walks, leading the commercial aspects and setting expectations outlined in the request for proposal. * Leads the preparation and negotiation of terms and conditions related to service and/or supply agreements. Manages related rate sheets and ensures cost competitiveness across vendor categories within the enterprise and across the industry. * Runs benchmark studies, gathers and analyzes data, and makes recommendations. Performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions. Ability to analyze and interpret data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy, including total cost of ownership and should cost modeling. * Serves in an advisory role to maintain contract compliance and minimize risk in support of key stakeholders and business units. Acts as a liaison between legal and key stakeholders, maintains master agreements, and initiates contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of supported business unit. Coaches business unit contract owners to drive performance and compliance of contracts * Fosters communication internally, externally, and between different operational functions. First line point of contact for concerns related to operating needs, concerns, and Supply Chain support. * Actively seek and identify opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction. Develop and execute cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and high level of supplier performance. Manage assigned business unit(s) to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit. Collaborates with and supports the category management regarding key supplier initiatives. * Collaborates with the assigned business unit(s) to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for goods and services. Support the development, management, and execution of commercial initiatives and strategies. * Facilitates issue resolution related to supplier performance, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed. * Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure service, commercial terms, and optimal leverage. As needed, develop and track KPIs for measuring performance for key suppliers. Facilitate issues resolution related to supplier performance. * Utilize Supply Chain tools, templates and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain function. Collaborate with Supply Chain peers to drive continuous improvement, alignment, and best-in-class process optimization. * Comprehension & interpretation of commercial, financial, & business data opportunities and risk. Minimize risk in Supply Chain processes to support operating components' service requirements, including recognizing appropriate contracting strategies, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed. * Ensure sourcing activities are properly aligned with the expectations of Supply Chain organizations and stakeholder groups, as applicable, while educating and supporting the deployment of best practices. Experience with SAP, Ariba, Tableau, M365, TRACK. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Level 1 (P1) * Bachelor's degree in related field. * Entry level experience as a supply chain professional in capacities such as, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, commercial advisory, contract administration, contract development, or contract management. Learn more about Marathon Petroleum's benefits at ********************* As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Findlay, Ohio Additional locations: Canton, Ohio, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan Job Requisition ID: 00019688 Location Address: 539 S Main St Education: Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at ***************************************. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at ***************************** hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 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.