Buyer 2, Cockpit Modules

Location: Franklin, TN Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office) Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree Sponsorship: No Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 2, Cockpit Modules, to join our team in Franklin, TN. In this role, you'll negotiate pricing, manage purchasing activities, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams in Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS to ensure the plants have the parts and services they need without interruption. You’ll also help develop suppliers, support cost-reduction efforts, and keep daily purchasing operations running smoothly to support Nissan's broader goals. A Day in the Life 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. Negotiate competitive pricing and manage assigned commodities to support cost-reduction goals. Identify and develop suppliers to meet current and future production requirements while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards. Analyze supplier options and select the most competitive sources for each commodity. Manage contracts and purchasing records, including purchase orders, supplier files, and pricing documentation. Coordinate cross-department activities to maintain uninterrupted part supply and drive ongoing cost-reduction initiatives. Who We're Looking For Required: 3-5 years of purchasing/procurement experience and a Bachelor's degree OR 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates who hold an Associate's degree must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience. Working knowledge of MS Office. Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN. Desired: Strong purchasing skills with solid contract negotiation experience. Clear communication, interpersonal, and analytical abilities. Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and diplomacy in complex situations. Skilled in drafting and negotiating well-structured contracts for goods and services. 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. It is Nissan's policy to provide 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 for Everyone People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique 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 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. Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror 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 diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future. Franklin Tennessee United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Nissan Motor Corporation