Strategic Sourcing Management Trainee

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Management Trainee | BNSF Railway

The Tone:
This is a full-time position at BNSF Railway, located in Fort Worth, TX, with the flexibility to work one day remotely each week. BNSF Railway stands as one of the largest U.S. railroads, dedicated to transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a Strategic Sourcing Management Trainee, you will join a team that actively supports the vital movement of essential products and materials that nourish, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. This role contributes to a culture that champions safety, fosters inclusion, and strives for excellence in all operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Fort Worth, TX
• Pay: $72000 yearly
• Mission: This role focuses on mastering strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management to drive cost reduction and enhance BNSF’s operational efficiency.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Engagement: Interact with internal customers and suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, availability, and delivery of procurement requests.
• Issue Resolution: Perform systematic corrective actions for issues related to supplier purchase orders or contract non-compliance.
• Project Support: Assist service and material buyers with ad hoc reporting and special project tasks.
• Contract Management: Ensure accurate and timely execution and maintenance of contract agreements.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires candidates who are pursuing either a Bachelor’s or a Graduate degree from an accredited university, specifically in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a closely related degree program.
• Experience: Applicants must possess less than three years of professional work experience, expressly excluding any internships, part-time jobs, or positions held concurrently while pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree. Additionally, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 must have been achieved and maintained.
• Skills: Successful candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, alongside key soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience, essential for navigating a dynamic work environment and meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include prior internship experience or professional work experience (less than three years) in Supply Chain Management or Finance, or having held a leadership position within a campus, community, or other extracurricular organization. A degree (or anticipated degree) specifically in Supply Chain Management or Finance is also a plus.