Buyer 1, Shifters and Cables

About the role

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 1, Shifters and Cables to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shifters and cable commodities, supporting sourcing initiatives and cost reduction efforts by collaborating with internal teams.
• Analyze data to provide actionable recommendations, assist Purchasing Managers and Buyers with strategic planning, and track monthly progress on sourcing, cost savings, and process improvement projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure required documentation is in place, maintain accurate system data for reporting, and prepare timely, accurate presentations.
• Leads sourcing activities and negotiates commodity pricing to support cost reduction goals.
• Develops and executes strategic sourcing plans, including supplier analysis and selection.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and implements cost-saving initiatives, tracking and validating results.
• Manages contracts, purchase orders, and cost changes while ensuring compliance and resolving supplier issues related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Maintains accurate purchasing data and reports on progress toward departmental goals, taking action as needed to meet targets.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, SCM, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.

Desired

• Leadership potential with a proactive, self-driven approach to resolving complex issues.
• Strong communication skills with high attention to detail and adaptability to feedback.
• Collaborative and independent problem-solver with a continuous learning mindset.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Sponsorship

No

Benefits

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.

Nissan is committed to providing 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 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.

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.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office)