Management Associate - Procurement
United States Steel
Procurement is a core component of our business and key to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. United States Steel Corporation (USS) is looking for qualified Management Associates to join our Global Procurement team, HQ in Pittsburgh, PA.Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel created the steel that helped build a nation. Our steel plays a role in shaping the economy - it’s in the cars we drive, the appliances we rely on, and the buildings where we work. Through recent acquisitions and joint ventures, U. S. Steel has a strong market share with strategic locations throughout the United States and in the Central European country of Slovakia.
Candidates will become familiar with U. S. Steel business purchasing practices through the following activities:
- Assist in/Lead collection and analysis of U. S. Steel purchases, usage patterns, and supplier data
- Assist in gathering internal customer requirements and ensuring the needs of internal customers are met
- Research/benchmark supply base and industry/marketplace for sourcing materials and/or services.
- Assist in estimating the cost saving benefits for sourcing opportunities and development of sourcing strategies
- Assist in preparation, distribution, collection, and analysis of Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), or eAuction bidding documents.
- Assist in selecting vendors through use of a supplier evaluation tools.
- Support teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis
- Work on continuous improvement/Total Cost of Ownership projects both internally and externally together with operations, maintenance, engineering and suppliers.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with IT, Data Analytics or Finance focus, or MBA
- 3.5 or above GPA
- Looking for candidates who graduate May 2027
- Oral/ Written Communication Skills - Proficiency with technology and MS Office based software packages
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong Ethics (Effect, Transparency, Fairness)
- Academic Excellence
- Demonstrated strong Leadership, communication & interpersonal Skills