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Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond
As a Fortune 300 company with over 18,000 employees, Norfolk Southern fosters strategic business-to-business partnerships with suppliers to meet operational and support needs. As an intern within the Sourcing department, you will work directly with tenured staff to learn the ins and outs of our sourcing processes, negotiation strategies, and agreements. You will build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers by placing orders for assigned items using current price or current purchase agreements, negotiating materials and/or services, and supporting departmental initiatives or operations.
Additionally, you will independently stay abreast of changing industrial standards through vendor relations and industrial publications, and coordinate site visits whenever possible. You may also be tasked with projects such as researching supply chain dynamics, conducting RFI sessions, RFP development, and proposal evaluations.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
* Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
* Preferred Degree Paths: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics/Finance/Accounting, or other Business Majors, Mathematics, and similar fields of study will be considered
Technical Skills
* Experience with MS Office software, BI tools, and basic finance or information systems skills
Soft Skills
* A motivated self-starter committed to learning the Sourcing department structure and procedures
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Willingness to study reference materials, ask questions, and resolve problems
* Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to grow from constructive feedback
* Ability to manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, and meet deadlines without sacrificing standards of work
* Ability to interact with various levels of management while being positive and professional
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