Procurement Intern
Are you applying to the internship?
Job Description
About CSX
CSX is a leading provider of rail-based freight transportation in North America. The company operates a network of approximately 21,000 route miles across 23 states and two Canadian provinces. CSX serves a wide range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, coal, consumer goods, energy, forest products, metals, and minerals.
Job Description: Procurement Internship
Summary:
Procurement Interns at CSX embark on a 10-week immersive program designed to expose them to the company’s culture and methods within the Procurement Department. Interns engage in challenging assignments that refine decision-making skills and contribute to financial performance. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain firsthand experience in corporate procurement while enabling CSX to identify future talent.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
• Project Involvement: Interns play a pivotal role in completing designated Procurement projects, contributing to various aspects of the department’s operations.
• Business Partner Collaboration: Cultivating relationships with business partners, interns analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic trade-offs and assist in real-time business decisions.
• Analytical Support: Providing analytical support for operational reviews, resource allocation, and financial valuations.
• Strategic Development: Contributing to the development of short- and long-term strategies for supply chain and resource procurement.
• Procurement Strategy Optimization: Assisting in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to quantify benefits and promote sound, fact-based economic decisions.
• Communication and Presentation: Consulting and communicating analyses through presentations to senior management within the Procurement Department and business partners from other departments.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Age: At least 18 years old.
• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related major field of study from an accredited institution.
• GPA: Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale).
Knowledge and Skills:
• Academic Excellence: Demonstrate academic distinction with a strong interest and talent in procurement and supply chain management.
• Leadership and Initiative: Proven leadership ability and a proactive approach.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior-level audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Job Requirements:
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences.
• Deadline Management: Work efficiently within established deadlines.
• Work Flexibility: Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned.
• Background and Drug Testing: Successfully complete a background check and drug test.
Environmental Conditions:
• Work primarily in an office environment.
