Buyer 1, Suspension Parts

Nissan • Farmington Hills, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nissan is seeking a Buyer 1, Hard Suspension Parts to join its team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The role supports sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities. The buyer analyzes and validates data, tracks performance metrics, prepares reports and presentations, and collaborates with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing objectives and process improvements.

The position is hybrid, with work in the office Monday through Thursday, and requires the ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Candidates with an associate’s degree must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior automotive internship or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting suspension systems or suspension components.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and 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 and 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 competitive sourcing solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and align purchasing with business needs.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and departmental objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution and implement mitigation actions to meet quality, cost, delivery, and timing targets.
• Analyze and validate data, track performance metrics, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing objectives and process improvements.

Benefits

• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities, including diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and learning platforms.
• Seminars and leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, mental health support, parental leave, and retirement savings.
• Employee Lease Program discounts on lease vehicles.
• Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level