Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Job Schedule: Full-time, On-site
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 1, Manufacturing Parts to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

In this role, you’ll support sourcing and cost reduction efforts for assigned commodities by analyzing data, assisting with strategy, coordinating with teams and suppliers, tracking progress, and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.

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 pricing and manage supplier selection to support cost reduction goals.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including analyzing and comparing suppliers.

• Partner with internal teams to understand requirements and ensure supplier alignment.

• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and cost-saving initiatives while tracking results.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and successful delivery on goals.

Who We’re Looking For

Required:

• 0-2 years of purchasing experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, SCM, Marketing, Engineering, or related discipline.

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work on-site in Farmington Hills, MI.

Desired:

• Emerging leader with strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently and across teams.

• Detail-oriented and adaptable, with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement, and learning.

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.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America