Procurement Leadership Development Associate

About the Role

The CSX Leadership Development Program is an 18-month professional development experience. Associates will gain exposure to CSX operations, business functions, and leadership through structured learning, training, mentorship, field experiences, networking events, and collaborative development activities. The program aims to build skills for a dynamic business environment, strengthen leadership capabilities, expand business acumen, and develop professional competencies for long-term career growth. Participants will be equipped to influence decisions, drive innovation, and contribute strategically to CSX's success. The program is expected to begin in June 2027, with early-start opportunities potentially available.

Job Summary

CSX is seeking future business leaders to foster growth, efficiency, and innovation. Leadership Development Associates will identify solutions and influence business decisions based on analysis and communication. This full-time role within the procurement and supply chain department includes orientation to CSX, procurement, supply chain, and the railroad industry, as well as leadership training. Many associates go on to serve in leadership positions across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and assist in real-time business decisions.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities within the corporate environment and other business units.
• Guide the development of short- and long-term strategies for supply chain and procurement of resources.
• Develop and utilize procurement strategies to quantify benefits and drive sound, fact-based economic decisions.
• Consult and communicate analyses through presentations to senior management and business partners from other departments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or Procurement from an accredited institution; required to be completed by June 2027.
• Demonstrated leadership through campus organizations, athletics, military service, work experience, community involvement, research projects, or other meaningful experiences.
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale) overall.
• Ability to deliver presentations to senior level audiences.
• Ability to analyze complex business issues and make sound business decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of corporate financial principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution to be completed by June 2027.
• 1 or more years of full-time, related work experience or 1 or more corporate related internships.

Job Requirements

• Work schedule may vary in length and schedule.
• Work inside an office environment with some travel and exposure to field operations.
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test.