Buyer 2, Purchasing Program Management
About the position We are currently looking for a Buyer 2, Purchasing Program Management to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you will negotiate pricing, facilitate purchases, and coordinate all activities required to purchase production or non‑production parts and services. You will also support accessory commodities for the Smyrna, TN; Nissan Mexico; and Canton, MS plants. The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Negotiates and establishes commodity prices for production parts.
- Handles assigned commodities.
- Ensures cost control in accordance with the Nissan revival plan cost reduction goals and requirements.
- Locates suppliers and develops their abilities to meet current and future production parts requirements.
- Ensures suppliers meet Nissan's goals of quality, cost and delivery.
- Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers to select most competitive source for a specified commodity.
- Manages contracts, purchase orders, and purchasing records, and maintains files on current and potential suppliers, materials, and pricing.
- Coordinates activities between all departments and supplier base to ensure uninterrupted supply of parts and resolution of supply issues and problems.
- Plans, develops, implements and maintains cost reduction plans in support of the department's cost reduction goals.
Requirements
- Three to five years of related experience at a professional level plus a Bachelor's degree.
- Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
- Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.
Nice-to-haves
- Commodity and market knowledge.
- Understanding of commercial and legal regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Cost analysis and manufacturing process analysis skills.
Benefits
- Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities
- 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).
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