Job Description

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We\xe2\x80\x99re currently looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary

Acts as a work leader and thought leader, providing guidance and training to buyers and associate buyers within department. Assists with developing sourcing strategies, conducting major negotiations, and non-routine activities. Oversees assigned commodities and special projects. Contributes to building brand value and achieving profitable growth.

Job Functions

• Proactively takes on responsibility and searches for improvement opportunities.
• Anticipates needs of internal and external customers.
• Works well on a team or in individual settings, including cross functionally.
• Presents clearly and effectively to all management levels, including executive levels.
• Designs, implements, and tracks own progress on achieving strategic timelines.
• Takes an interest in maximizing knowledge of assigned commodity.
• Provides instruction and guidance to buyers and associate buyers.
• Develops analytical techniques for buyers in areas such as quote review, bundling analysis and sourcing recommendations.
• Helps to resolve all major issues and problems involving multiple parties.
• Provides buyer guidance in the preparation of all formal documents. This includes sourcing recommendations, cost adjustment recommendation, and any other reports and documents required.
• Assists buyers with complex and controversial price negotiations.
• Performs daily administrative tasks by maintaining and updating various databases related to purchasing functions.
• Plans, develops, implements and maintains cost reduction plans in support of the department\'s cost reduction goals.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge and Skill:
Commodity and market knowledge. Commercial and legal regulations knowledge. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and relationship skills. Strong negotiations and cost analysis. Advanced data analytics using Excel and Tableau.

Experience:
Minimum five years of related experience at a professional level.

Supervisory Experience:
One to two years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees or contractors. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. May have provided input into performance reviews. Most time in work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates.

Education:
A related degree from a four-year college. Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of MS Office products; advanced knowledge of Excel and Tableau.

Physical Requirements

Travel:
Approximately 20% day and overnight travel.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan \xe2\x80\x93 regardless of functional area or expertise \xe2\x80\x93 share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan\xe2\x80\x99s 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. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

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 \xe2\x80\x93 with shared characteristics or interests \xe2\x80\x93 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.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America

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