Raw Materials Buyer I — Sourcing & Cost Savings

Nissan Motor Corporation; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Franklin, TN is seeking a Buyer 1, Raw Materials to support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities. You will analyze data, track metrics, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and up to 25% travel. The role is hybrid, with Mondays–Thursdays in office and Fridays remote; on-site work is in Franklin, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Nissan in Franklin, TN is seeking a Buyer 1, Raw Materials to support sourcing, cost reduction, and strategic purchasing activities for assigned commodities. You will analyze data, track metrics, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and up to 25% travel. The role is hybrid, with Mondays–Thursdays in office and Fridays remote; on-site work is in Franklin, TN.