Buyer 1, Electric Vehicles

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Buyer 1, Electric Vehicles in Farmington Hills, MI. You will support sourcing across key materials for EV batteries, analyze data, and report on cost reductions and progress. You’ll work closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to optimize procurement decisions and ensure data accuracy for reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 0–2 years of relevant experience, with hybrid work involving 4 days in the office. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ownership of work.
• Curiosity about EV supply chain and willingness to learn.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and establish commodity prices to support cost reductions.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans for EV batteries.
• Compare suppliers to select the most competitive sources.
• Engage end users to clarify commodity requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost reduction plans and track savings data.
• Manage contracts and purchasing records for assigned commodities.
• Coordinate with departments and suppliers to ensure contract compliance.
• Update databases weekly to report assignment statuses.
• Analyze progress toward goals and trigger mitigation as needed.

Skills

Leadership potential

Initiative

Ownership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Curiosity about EV supply chain

Willingness to learn

Strong communication

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Associate’s degree with 4 additional years of equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI Job Schedule: Full-time (Hybrid - 4 days in office) Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We’re currently looking for a Buyer 1, Electric Vehicles to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

A Day in the Life:

In this role, you'll work closely with experienced subject matter experts, engineers, and cross-functional partners to support sourcing across key materials for electric vehicle batteries. In this role, you’ll analyze data and recommend courses of action, supporting managers and buyers in strategic decision‑making. You’ll track and report on sourcing progress, cost reductions, process improvements, and other key goals. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure required data and documentation are in place, validate system data for accurate reporting, and prepare timely, accurate presentations.

Job Functions:

• Negotiates and establishes commodity prices in support of the department’s cost reduction goals.
• Develops strategic sourcing plans and manages sourcing activities for EV batteries.
• Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers in order to recommend the most competitive source for EV batteries.
• Engages with end users to establish an understanding of commodity requirements and specifications.
• Plans, develops, implements, and maintains cost reduction plans, as well as tracking and validating cost savings data.
• Establishes, executes, and manages contracts for assigned commodities; issues and maintains purchase orders, and related purchasing records.
• Coordinates activities between all departments and supplier base to ensure contract compliance and resolution of all major issues dealing with quality, cost, delivery, and design.
• Updates databases and other records on a weekly basis in order to accurately report statuses for assignment activities.
• Analyzes progress toward departmental goals and initiates mitigation action(s) as needed.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree required.
• If Associate’s degree, must have 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ownership of work.
• Must have a curiosity and willingness to learn more about EV supply chain.
• Should be a self-starter with strong intuitive skills to take ownership of issues with ability to find resolution to complicated issues.
• Ability to take feedback and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.

Desired:

• Background in critical minerals, battery technology, and the EV supply chain is a plus.
• Prior leadership roles (student orgs, internships, co‑ops) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented and accurate, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and taking initiative.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with a continuous learning mindset and focus on growth
• Ability to travel up to 25% to local suppliers.

Compliance and Policies:

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.

Location and Company:

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America

Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.