Buyer 2, CPM

Nissan Motor Corporation • Franklin, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Buyer 2, CPM to join our team in Franklin, TN. In this role, you’ll negotiate pricing, manage purchasing activities, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams in Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS to ensure the plants have the parts and services they need without interruption. You’ll also help develop suppliers, support cost‑reduction efforts, and keep daily purchasing operations running smoothly to support Nissan’s broader goals. The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Management, Engineering, or similar
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Strong purchasing skills with solid contract negotiation experience
• Clear communication, interpersonal, and analytical abilities
• Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and diplomacy in complex situations
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating well‑structured contracts for goods and services

Responsibilities

• Negotiate competitive pricing and manage assigned commodities to support cost‑reduction goals.
• Identify and develop suppliers to meet current and future production requirements while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Analyze supplier options and select the most competitive sources for each commodity.
• Manage contracts and purchasing records, including purchase orders, supplier files, and pricing documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑department activities to maintain uninterrupted part supply and drive ongoing cost‑reduction initiatives.

Benefits

• Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
• It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
• Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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