Buyer II - Franklin, TN

Job description

Position Title

Buyer II - Franklin, TN

Function

Purchasing

Site / Location of Position

US - Franklin, TN

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. We're currently looking for a Buyer II to join our team in Franklin, TN

Job Summary

Job Functions

·  Develops strategic sourcing plans and manages sourcing activities for commodities.
·  Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers in order to recommend the most competitive source for a specified commodity.
·  Negotiates and establishes commodity prices in support of the department's cost reduction goals.
·  Engages with end users of assigned commodities (client groups and/or engineers) to establish understanding of the requirements and specifications of commodities. Plans, develops, implements, and maintains cost reduction plans for assigned commodities. Tracks and validates cost savings data.
·  Establishes, executes, and manages contracts for assigned commodities; issues and maintains purchase orders, and related purchasing records. In collaboration with upper management, manages cost changes for assigned commodities. Coordinates activities between all departments and supplier base to ensure contract compliance and resolution of all major issues dealing with quality, cost, delivery, and design. Updates databases and other records related to Purchasing functions on a weekly basis in order to accurately report statuses for assignment activities. Analyzes progress toward departmental goals and initiates mitigation action(s) as needed to ensure that goals and deadlines are met.
·  Supports requests from others for data creation, data confirmation, status updates, and other activities as needed.
·  Contributes to departmental knowledge transfer by training and coaching new buyers and serving as a peer mentor. Communicates with global counterparts to facilitate alignment of purchasing activities. Engages in workflow improvement by developing analytical techniques for purchasing activities such as quote review and bundling analysis. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Requirements

·  Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and cost reduction, including budget analysis, quote analysis, benchmarking, and negotiation. Knowledge of the automotive industry and assigned commodity are preferred.
·  Strong personal skills in: communication (written and oral), business acumen, attention to detail, self-directed problem solving, building and maintaining professional relationships, and time/work management. The ability to engage and adapt in a fast-paced work environment is essential.
·  Three to five years of related experience at a professional level.
·  Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering
·  Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. An ability to learn and utilize other computer applications as necessary.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Put yourself in the driver's seat and apply today.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions 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. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.