Summer 2022 Sourcing Internship
Sourcing Intern
Location: Atlanta, GA
A Day in the Life
As a Fortune 300 company with over 19,000 employees, Norfolk Southern fosters strategic business to business partnerships with suppliers to provide material needs for Norfolk Southern operating departments. As an intern, within the Sourcing department, you will be working directly with tenured staff to learn the ins and outs of our sourcing processes, negotiation strategies and agreements. The intern will build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers by placing orders for assigned items using current price or current purchase agreements, negotiate materials and/or services, and work with internal customers, supporting needs for Norfolk Southern departmental initiatives or operations. An intern will independently stay abreast of changing industrial standards through vendor relations, industrial publications, and coordinate plant visits whenever possible. Additionally, an intern may be tasked with one or more projects such as researching supply chain dynamics, conducting RFI sessions, RFP development and proposal evaluations.
- A motivated self-starter committed to learning the ins and outs of the Sourcing department structure and procedures
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willingness to study reference materials, ask questions and resolve problems
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to grow from constructive feedback
- Ability to manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, and meet deadlines without sacrificing standards of work
- Ability to interact with various levels of management while being positive and professional
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
- Experience with MS Office software, BI tools, and basic finance or information systems skills
Compensation
Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $2,860/month
Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $3,170/ month
Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $3,467/month
Senior (90 or more credits) - $3,623/month
Graduate Student - $4,333/month
- Living stipend of $750/month is available to those who qualify.
Work Environment
- Environment: Office, Tuesday and Wednesday, remote work Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Shift Work: No
- On Call: No
- Weekend Work: No
- Travel Required: 0-3 days per month
- Office work will be at our New Corporate HQ in Midtown, Atlanta, GA
Company Overview
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.