Buyer 2- Franklin, TN or Farmington Hills, MI

Nissan • Farmington Hills, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Buyer 2 to join our team in either Farmington Hills, MI or Franklin, TN. In this role, you will coordinate and negotiate with purchasing and cross-functional teams for model activities to purchase parts and services for NNA (Nissan North America) including the Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS plants. You will also ensure suppliers meet Nissan’s quality, cost, and delivery goals. In addition, you’ll resolve supply issues and support daily business operations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing plus a Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and applications like E2E, GTOP, G2B, and/or SAP.
• Project management skills to manage timelines and keep teams on track.
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN or Farmington Hills, MI.
• Ability to attend in-person and virtual meetings, including some night meetings with Japan.
• Ability to travel up to 10% locally.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Self-starter, proactive and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cost analysis skills.
• Technical knowledge of vehicle and component parts and assembly processes.
• Commodity and market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing Project Management (PPM) for minor and major model changes.
• Ensure project schedules from Project Management Office (PMO) and Vehicle Project Management (VPM) allow sufficient time for purchasing activities.
• Assign purchasing team members for RFQ activities.
• Communicate key milestone dates and RFQ due dates to purchasing teams.
• Coordinate technical and cost estimation details for RFQs.
• Escalate issues to management when milestones are at risk.
• Educate and facilitate purchasing teams through model change milestones.
• Manage cost activity and conduct analysis using systems like DCW CPL, E2E, GTOP, SAP.
• Foster relationships with project PDT members and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
• Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees