Buyer 1, Indirect Purchasing

Nissan Motor Corporation•Franklin, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Buyer 1, Indirect Purchasing to join our team in Franklin, TN. In this role, you'll support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities. You'll analyze and validate data, track performance metrics, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing objectives and process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. If holding an Associate’s degree, candidates must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
The ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in future leadership opportunities within a global organization.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of issues and drive resolution to complex challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability in work products and deliverables.
Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost reduction initiatives to achieve departmental goals.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and recommend the most competitive sourcing solutions.
Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.
Monitor supplier performance and departmental objectives, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution and implementing mitigation actions as needed to meet quality, cost, delivery, and timing targets.