Management Associate - Procurement

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.

Minimum Requirements: 

• 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

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

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.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in 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:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

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.)