Procurement Internship Summary: 

Procurement Interns are placed within the Procurement Department for a 10 week immersion in CSX methods and culture. Individuals complete challenging assignments that improve decision-making and financial performance. Procurement internships provide an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in corporate Procurement looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent. 

Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

Individuals play a key role in completing identified Procurement projects such as

Cultivate relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions. Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations. Help guide the development of short- and long-term strategies for supply chain and procurement of resources. Help develop and utilize procurement strategies to quantify benefits and drive sound, fact-based economic decisions. Consult and communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. 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. Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale).

Knowledge and Skills:

Academic distinction with procurement and supply chain interest/talent. Proven leadership ability and initiative. Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a senior level audience. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Job Requirements:

Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences. Work within established deadlines. Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned. Successfully complete a background check and drug test.

Environmental Conditions:

Work inside an office environment