Buyer 2, Indirect Purchasing

Location: Franklin, TN | Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site) | Bachelor's degree preferred | No sponsorship available

About the Role

This position leads strategic sourcing for IT Services, Software, and Professional Services. Responsibilities include procurement contracting, negotiation, and supplier management for technology supporting global reinsurance, vehicle service contracts, extended warranty, claims administration, and related financial services operations.

The role manages a portfolio that may include:

• Extended warranty administration platforms
• Policy and contract management systems
• Claims processing applications
• Actuarial and financial reporting tools
• Cloud and hosting services
• Software development and systems integration
• Application maintenance
• Data services
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Specialized professional services

Responsibilities

• Combine procurement and negotiation capabilities with a working understanding of enterprise software, IT services, insurance-related operations, data governance, and global regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with business leadership, IT, Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance, and regional procurement teams.
• Present to executive management and leadership regularly.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of related experience at a professional level.
• Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree (if Associate’s degree, must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Excel, with proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Commodity and market knowledge.
• Knowledge of commercial and legal regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Manufacturing process and cost analysis experience.

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Access to 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 (Employee Lease Program) and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

For more information, visit the Nissan Benefits Overview.