Procurement Leadership Development Associate

CSX Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation is seeking future business leaders for an 18-month Leadership Development Program in Jacksonville, FL. The program blends structured learning, mentorship, and field experiences in procurement and supply chain to build leadership and business acumen.

Associates will engage in cross-functional projects, develop strategic procurement plans, and present findings to senior management to influence decisions and drive value for CSX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required to be completed by June 2027.
• Strong leadership demonstrated through activities or work experience.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities across the corporate environment.
• Help guide development of short- and long-term supply chain strategies.
• Develop and utilize procurement strategies to quantify benefits and drive decisions.
• Present analyses to senior management and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

MS Office

Financial principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Leadership Development Program

The CSX Leadership Development Program is an 18-month professional development experience designed to provide associates with meaningful exposure to CSX operations, business functions, and leadership. Through a combination of structured learning, training opportunities, mentorship, field experiences, networking events, and collaborative development activities, associates gain a broad understanding of the railroad industry while building the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic business environment.

Throughout the program, associates will strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their business acumen, and develop professional competencies that support long-term career growth. By the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to influence decisions, drive innovation, and contribute strategically to CSX's continued success.

Please Note: The CSX Leadership Development Program is expected to begin in June 2027. Early-start opportunities may be available for candidates who graduate prior to the official program start date.

Job Summary

CSX is a Fortune 500 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. Leadership Development Associates identify solutions and influence business decisions based on sound analysis and communication. The Associate will serve in a full-time role within the procurement and supply chain department while participating in a structured orientation to CSX, procurement, supply chain, and the Railroad industry as well as training focused on developing future leaders within the company. Many of our Leadership Development Associates go on to serve in leadership positions across the company.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities within the corporate environment as well as other business units.
• 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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement, or other related major field of study; required to be completed by June 2027.
• 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Job Requirements

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