Buyer 1, Indirect Purchasing

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  Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost reduction initiatives to achieve departmental goals.

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  Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and recommend the most competitive sourcing solutions.

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  Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.

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  Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.

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  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.

• 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%.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.