Marathon Petroleum

Crude Trader

Crude Trader
LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


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

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Lease Crude Oil Trader to join our team and manage procurement, trading, and logistics of lease crude in the Four Corners and Permian Basin regions. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining producer relationships, negotiating purchase agreements, and optimizing crude oil movements to maximize margin and operational efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

Source and procure lease crude from producers in the Four Corners and Permian regions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, marketers, midstream partners, and counterparties.
Negotiate and execute term and spot purchase, sale, and exchange agreements to maximize commercial value.
Develop and implement negotiation tactics aligned with sales and supply strategies.
Coordinate with logistics and scheduling teams to manage truck, pipeline, and gathering system movements.
Monitor and analyze market conditions, including regional supply/demand dynamics, crude differentials, and pricing trends.
Evaluate crude quality and compatibility to ensure downstream marketability and blending value.
Manage basis exposure and physical inventory positions to capture market structure opportunities within operational constraints.
Identify and pursue discretionary trade and business development opportunities (e.g., blending, storage, freight deals).
Optimize transportation and storage assets in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
Collaborate across the value chain (e.g., Legal, Credit, Finance, Accounting) to support commercial execution, compliance, and contract administration.
Maintain accurate records of transactions, pricing structures, volumes, and contracts.
Prepare and present periodic market updates, trading performance, and competitive intelligence to leadership.
Support the development and execution of regional supply strategies and infrastructure projects.


Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, economics, accounting, or related field of study
Three (3) or more years of experience in Trading or Marketing including profit/loss responsibility for Product Trading, Contract Negotiation and Scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe).

This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.


Skills

Accountability
Commercial Awareness
Communication
Contract Management
Customer-Focused
Data Analysis
Decision Making
Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Mentoring
Marketing Strategies
Negotiation
Risk Management
Strategic Planning


Location: Houston TX


Relocation: Available


Estimated Travel: ~25%

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


Location:


Houston, Texas


Additional locations:


Job Requisition ID:


00017352


Location Address:


500 Dallas St Ste 2900


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,


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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at


talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com

. 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


https://mympcbenefits.com

.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.

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