<p>Location: Farmington Hills, MI or Franklin, TN</p> <p>Job Schedule: Full-time (Hybrid 4 days on-site)</p> <p>Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred</p> <p>Sponsorship: No</p> <p>Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 2 to join our team in either Farmington Hills, MI or Franklin, TN.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead Purchasing Project Management (PPM) for minor and major model changes.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure project schedules from Project Management Office (PMO) and Vehicle Project Management (VPM) allow sufficient time for purchasing activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Assign purchasing team members for RFQ activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate key milestone dates and RFQ due dates to purchasing teams.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate technical and cost estimation details for RFQs.</p> </li><li> <p>Escalate issues to management when milestones are at risk.</p> </li><li> <p>Educate and facilitate purchasing teams through model change milestones.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage cost activity and conduct analysis using systems like DCW CPL, E2E, GTOP, SAP.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster relationships with project PDT members and cross-functional teams.</p> </li></ul> <p>Who We're Looking for:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>3-5 years of experience in purchasing plus a Bachelor's degree.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and applications like E2E, GTOP, G2B, and/or SAP.</p> </li><li> <p>Project management skills to manage timelines and keep teams on track.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN or Farmington Hills, MI.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to attend in-person and virtual meetings, including some night meetings with Japan.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to travel up to 10% locally.</p> </li></ul> <p>Desired:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong analytical and data analysis skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Self-starter, proactive and positive attitude.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication, negotiation, and cost analysis skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Technical knowledge of vehicle and component parts and assembly processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Commodity and market knowledge.</p> </li></ul> <p>What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.</p> <p>Built for Your Best:</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.</p> <p>NISSAN FOR EVERYONE</p> <p>People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.</p> <p>Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.</p> <p>Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.</p> <p>Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.</p> <p>Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America</p>