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United States Steel Student Employee in Pennsylvania

12453BRJob Description:U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. United States Steel Corporation is looking for qualified interns to join our Global General Procurement team in Pittsburgh, PA. Our procurement department undergoes thorough analysis and strategic negotiations for indirect materials, services, and select direct materials for our numerous operating locations. We seek an intern who can participate in various stages of the procurement process along with special assignments. This individual will not only gain intimate corporate knowledge of procurement, but also gain networking exposure with individuals throughout the corporation and suppliers. We will provide tours of our operations to provide a basic understanding of what we do along with several social events with your peers. This intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of procurement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participants will intern performing procurement related functions pre-approved by the Procurement Team director to adapt their teachings from college.

  • They will learn USS’ business and learn to integrate themselves with the people and culture.

  • Internship assignments shadow the experience and responsibilities of Procurement professionals to ascertain their interest in Procurement. Participants will also participate in Procurement’s internal training courses.

  • The position will undergo various supply chain analyses, internal and external market research studies, data and process analysis for various levels within the organization.

  • Participants will also interact with various departments and management to demonstrate their communication skills.

  • Assignments are aimed at being challenging and rewarding.

  • Assignments and duties are driven by organizational and business needs.

  • Assignments could include one or more projects within the following areas:

  • Buying

  • Expediting

  • Leading a Sourcing Initiative

  • Market Intelligence

  • Spend Analysis

  • Cost Competitiveness Studies

  • Material Inventory

  • Tracking Procurement and Business Process

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.

  • Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2024 and be in good academic standing

  • 3.5 or above GPA.

  • Educational Majors: Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance or Engineering

  • Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

  • Strong communication skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office, especially Excel

  • Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.

  • Creative and Flexible

  • Personal Attributes Being Sought:

  • A genuine career interest in Supply Chain Management and specifically in Procurement.

  • Open to learning and exploring a variety of Supply Chain

  • Management and specifically Procurement areas.

  • Demonstrate analytical skills and business acumen

  • Strong data analysis and decision making skills

  • Expert level in Excel

  • Can innovate and look beyond standard practices.

  • Exhibit excellent communication abilities.

  • Value teamwork, diversity, and integrity

  • Possess leadership potential

  • Peer Coach: The new intern will be assigned to a particular Procurement Team and a peer coach assigned to the intern to shadow.

Auto req ID:12453BRCompany:United States Steel CorporationPosting Title:Student Intern - ProcurementState/Province:Pennsylvania Company Overview:

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

  • Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23

  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23

  • Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23

  • Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23

  • Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023

  • Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary:

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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