Intern/Co-Op - Supply Chain (Spring 2026)

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

As an intern with MPC, you will be assigned to work in either a Commercial Sourcing Advisor/Buyer or Supply Chain Business Analyst capacity. In both roles, you will develop an awareness of MPC's commitment to high ethical standards, environmental stewardship, and employee safety. You will also work to establish and maintain rapport with suppliers as well as MPC's employees and management. Based upon location and organizational assignment, each role as outlined below, allows the intern to take on a number of challenging and exciting responsibilities.  

Commercial Sourcing Advisor/Buyer Responsibilities:

• Develop a knowledgeable background regarding MPC's policies and procedures related to procurement, contracts, and materials management

• Develop an understanding of MPC's category management, contract management and supplier diversity processes

• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and services procured for the operations of MPC's components

• Play a hands-on role in the purchasing of indirect goods and services

• Engage in cross-functional category management activities

• Gain an understanding of market and spend analysis

• Prepare and analyze bid packages

• Negotiate contractual terms and commercial issues

• Complete projects and tasks related to inventory control, transportation, and logistics

Supply Chain Business Analyst Responsibilities

• Develop a knowledgeable background regarding MPC's policies and procedures related to procurement, contracts and materials management

• Develop an understanding of the Supply Chain systems

• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and services procured for the operations of MPC's components

• Play a hands-on role in identifying, visualizing and analyzing data to obtain business insights

• Collaborate with representatives from Accounts Payable, Finance, Supply Chain and IT to continually seek advancement of integrated systems used by MPC

• Support leading Supply Chain practices and continual process improvement initiatives.

  Qualifications:

• Desired Majors: Bachelors in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Integrated Supply Management, and/or Logistics

• Strong academic performance

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

• This position is full-time, 40/hrs a week and on-location

• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program throughout duration of experience

• Military experience a plus

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00014111

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade

HRLY1

Location Address

539 S Main St

Additional locations

Garyville, Louisiana, Los Angeles CA Refinery, San Antonio, Texas

Education

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Intern

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 ~~~. The 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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.