Management Associate - Procurement na United States Steel Corporation

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Procurement Associate to join our dynamic Global Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to launch their careers in supply chain and procurement within a Fortune 500 industrial company.

• Analyze purchasing data, usage trends, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (operations, engineering, and maintenance teams) to gather and understand procurement requirements.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and develop commodity strategies.
• Assist in preparing and managing RFPs, RFIs, and eAuctions.
• Evaluate supplier proposals using standardized tools and criteria.
• Support and conduct negotiation processes through financial and bid analysis.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Support supplier relationship management efforts to ensure performance, compliance, and long-term value creation.
• Work on Total Cost of Ownership projects with internal teams and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (with emphasis in IT, Data Analytics, or Finance preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Recent or upcoming graduate (December 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, ethical decision-making, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
• Gain hands-on experience in a transforming procurement organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Join a team recognized nationally for excellence—since 2017, over 25 associates have been honored by the Institute for Supply Management’s 30-Under-30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program.

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.)

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