What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Procurement position at CSX Corporation?
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 fuel, fuel transportation, lubricants and utilities 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
- 1 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
- 1 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
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
