United States Steel Corporation (USS), recently acquired by Nippon Steel Corporation, stands as a leading steel producer with a storied legacy of innovation and industry leadership. Now operating as part of Nippon Steel’s global network, USS continues to maintain over $15–20 billion in annual revenue and facilities in the U.S. and Slovakia. Committed to building their workplace, USS benefits from the combined strengths of both organizations. Our Global Procurement team is integral to sourcing the direct and indirect materials and services that drive our operations forward.

Position Summary:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

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

• 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