Buyer 2, Electronics

About the role

Manage supplier relationships and lead sourcing activities to procure production and non-production parts, services, and commodities across Smyrna, Mexico, and Canton. Ensure suppliers meet Nissan's standards for quality, cost, and delivery while supporting uninterrupted production by coordinating with internal teams and resolving supply issues. Contribute to operational support and help drive brand value and long-term profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Leads pricing negotiations and establishes cost-effective agreements for assigned commodities
• Identifies, evaluates, and develops suppliers to meet current and future production needs
• Ensures suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations through performance management and analysis
• Manages contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records while maintaining organized documentation
• Drives cost reduction initiatives and coordinates cross-functional efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply and resolve issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidates must possess 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Candidates with an Associate's degree must have an additional 4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred skills

• Strong understanding of commodities, market trends, and applicable regulations
• Proven negotiation skills with a focus on cost optimization
• Ability to analyze costs and evaluate manufacturing processes

Benefits

• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities including diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, innovative learning platforms, seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, mental health, parental leave, and retirement savings
• Nissan employee lease program and vehicle purchase program (VPP)

Location: Farmington Hills, MI • Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site) • Sponsorship: Not available