Buyer 2, Powertrain Project Management

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.

• Negotiate and establish pricing for assigned production part commodities while supporting cost reduction goals.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers to meet current and future production requirements.

• Ensure suppliers achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets through performance management and competitive sourcing analysis.

• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and purchasing records for assigned commodities.

• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve supply issues, maintain continuity of supply, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience, Associate’s degree with an additional 4 years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of equivalent experience required.

• MS Office experience including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Previous leadership and/or project management experience.

• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

• Ability to travel locally up to 20%.

• Commodity and market knowledge.

• Knowledge of commercial and legal regulations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Cost and manufacturing process analysis skills.

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.