Buyer 1, Raw Materials

Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Hybrid, (Mondays - Thursdays in office, Fridays remote)

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent education and experience considered

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 1, Raw Materials to join our team in Franklin, TN.

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.

A Day in the Life

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role.

• 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.

Who We’re Looking For

Required

• 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.
• The ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Desired

• Previous background in the automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Previous experience supporting raw material commodities, including steel.
• 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.

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.

Pay and benefits

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.

Nissan for Everyone

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the 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 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize 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 position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America