Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Sponsorship: No

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

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.

• 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.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• 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%.

Desired:

• 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.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and 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'll have 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, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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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.