Job Description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule:Full-time hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree

Sponsorship:No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 2, Purchasing Program Management to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

In this role, you will negotiate pricing, facilitate purchases, and coordinate all activities required to purchase production or non‑production parts and services. You will also support accessory commodities for the Smyrna, TN; Nissan Mexico; and Canton, MS plants.

A Day in the Life:

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.

• Negotiates and establishes commodity prices for production parts. Handles assigned commodities.

• Ensures cost control in accordance with the Nissan revival plan cost reduction goals and requirements.

• Locates suppliers and develops their abilities to meet current and future production parts requirements.

• Ensures suppliers meet Nissan's goals of quality, cost and delivery.

• Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers to select most competitive source for a specified commodity.

• Manages contracts, purchase orders, and purchasing records, and maintains files on current and potential suppliers, materials, and pricing.

• Coordinates activities between all departments and supplier base to ensure uninterrupted supply of parts and resolution of supply issues and problems.

• Plans, develops, implements and maintains cost reduction plans in support of the department's cost reduction goals.

WhoWe’reLooking for:

Required:

• Three to five years of related experience at a professional level plus a Bachelor's degree.

• Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.

• Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.

Desired:

• Commodity and market knowledge.

• Understanding of commercial and legal regulations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Negotiation skills.

• Cost analysis and manufacturing process analysis skills.

WhatYou’llLook Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growthand 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'llhave 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). For more information, accessourNissan Benefits Overview Guide

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. 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.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

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.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America