Management Trainee - Procurement Operations Analyst

Requisition 39278: Management Trainee - Procurement Operations Analyst 

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Trainee - Procurement Operations Analyst to support our procurement function through data analysis, process optimization, and supplier performance management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring procurement activities are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance gaps. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Operational Support:
  Manage purchase order updates, outline contracts, data cleanup, and supplier follow-ups to ensure accurate and timely procurement operations.
• Supplier Performance Management:
  Track and evaluate supplier KPIs, scorecards, and service levels. Ensure supplier performance aligns with contractual obligations and business goals.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Contract Lifecycle Management:
  Assist in tracking contract milestones, renewals, expirations, and compliance metrics using contract management systems.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Serve as a liaison between procurement, business units, and suppliers to resolve operational issues and ensure alignment across teams.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency within the procurement function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and contract management platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.