Sr. Buyer

Specifically, this position will be responsible for leading and coordinating Purchasing Projects activities including but not limited to: Sourcing of New and Minor models, Monitor Costs coordination and reporting, Localization, TdC Analysis, PDT promotion & Cost Reduction tracking.

Acts as a work and thought leader, providing guidance and training to buyers and associate buyers within department. Oversees production purchasing' cost control and sourcing activities for new model vehicles at Smyrna and Canton plants. Assists production parts buyers with developing sourcing strategies, conducting major negotiations, and non-routine activities. Oversees assigned commodities and special projects.

Job Functions

Acts as a work leader and thought leader, providing instruction and guidance to buyers and associate buyers.

Develops analytical techniques for buyer use in areas such as quote review, bundling analysis and sourcing recommendations. Helps to resolve all major issues and problems dealing with quality, cost, delivery and design issues involving multiple parties.

Provides buyer guidance in the preparation of all formal documents. This includes sourcing recommendations, cost adjustment recommendations, progress reports and any other reports and documents of a formal nature. Assists buyers with complex and controversial price negotiations.

Provides sourcing of new model production parts and coordinates and reports on all aspects of the parts program with suppliers, production control and other departments. Implements and monitors procedures to ensure compliance with approved sourcing plan and budget guidelines.

Performs daily administrative tasks by maintaining and updating various databases related to purchasing functions. Oversees the daily activities of supplier purchasing issues for cost, quality development and delivery for Smyrna and Mexico plants. Identifies and resolves supplier issues related to price, supply, quality and delivery.

Plans, develops, implements and maintains cost reduction plans in support of the department's cost reduction goals. Implements the Nissan Revival Plan program with suppliers.

As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

**Education**:
A related degree from Business administration, industrial engineering, commerce, international business or alike. Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.

**Previous work experience**:
Minimum five years of related experience at a professional level.

One to two years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees or contractors. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work.

**Required knowledge**:
Commodity and market knowledge. Commercial and legal regulations knowledge.

**Language**:
English (Business fluent)

**Computer Skills**:
**Competences**:
Good oral and written communication skills; interpersonal; negotiation and cost and manufacturing process analysis skills.

**Travel**:
Approximately 20% day and overnight travel.
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