The Role
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for major asset categories supporting transportation and operations. Manage supplier relationships, generate and evaluate RFx/RFPs, negotiate contracts, shepherd approvals, and resolve purchase order and invoice issues to ensure quality, cost-effective supply of materials and services.
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Job Summary
Sources materials and services to meet CSX operational requirements. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for the sourcing of major asset categories, commodities, or services to support Transportation, Mechanical and Network Operations functions. Examples of support areas would be sourcing, negotiations and inventory management for freight car parts, services, purchases, leases and other ad hoc needs for commodities and services directly supporting CSX operating groups.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Lead the cross-functional strategic sourcing and procurement process
- Interface with internal customers to determine service requirements
- Serve as the primary contact for supplier representatives and manage relationship - ensuring quality performance, product, and supplier issues are addressed in a timely manner for assigned commodity or service area
- Generate requests for information (RFX) or proposals (RFP)
- Evaluate bids and products to determine best solution for CSX
- Negotiate contracts with potential suppliers to obtain favorable pricing on products and services that meet or exceed CSX's quality standards
- Shepherd contracts through approval process (including managing purchasing workflow, purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, etc.)
- Supplier Identification
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
- 2 or more years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing or business related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate Degree
- 2 or more years of experience in CSX Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting or Sales & Marketing.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, or materials management support
- Negotiation skills
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Microsoft Office skills
- Time management and ability to work on complex problems independently
- Analytic skills to work through complex business issues (including understanding of budgetary and financial statement impact of business decisions influenced by role)
Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Job Requirements
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
- Work inside an office environment
About Us
CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
Closing Statement
At CSX, two of our six Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster.
CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
This role offers an annual salary range based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary we provide an annual bonus opportunity.
At CSX, we prioritize valuing and developing employees, as well as operating safely. We are committed to offering our team members competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our benefits support financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being, with health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options. Learn more about our benefits here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (4-year)
- 2+ years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing, or related field
- Knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, or materials management support
- Negotiation skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Time management and ability to work on complex problems independently
- Analytic skills including understanding budgetary and financial statement impact
- Experience managing supplier relationships and addressing supplier performance or product issues
- Graduate degree
- 2+ years experience specifically in CSX Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting or Sales & Marketing
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The Company
What We Do
CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. provides and arranges for intermodal terminal services and trucking services to support CSX Transportation's intermodal business. The company operates a network of over 40 terminals across the eastern United States, facilitating the loading and unloading of containers and trailers from trains, while utilizing its own truck operations to provide the critical link between intermodal terminals and the customer.
