Buyer

Job Summary
Sources primarily services to meet CSX operational requirements. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for the sourcing of major asset categories or services to support facilities related functions for all CSX companies. Examples of support areas would be sourcing and negotiations for snow removal, yard air, electrical, and infrastructure projects 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

• 1 or more years of experience negotiating and executing contracts

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, MS Excel mandatory

• 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