Buyer 1, Indirect Purchasing

Location: Franklin, TN • Hybrid schedule

About the role

In this role, you'll support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities. You'll analyze and validate data, track performance metrics, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing objectives and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commodity pricing and support cost-reduction initiatives to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and recommend the most competitive sourcing solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and engineers to understand commodity requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, cost-reduction plans, and savings validation for assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and departmental objectives, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution and implementing mitigation actions as needed to meet quality, cost, delivery, and timing targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. If holding an Associate’s degree, candidates must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in future leadership opportunities within a global organization.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of issues and drive resolution to complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability in work products and deliverables.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles through the Employee Lease Program and the Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).