Sr. Buyer- Seats

Location(s): Toluca Distribution Center (CDR)

Job Schedule: Full-time Hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field or equivalent experiences. MBA is desired

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We are currently looking for a Comprador Sr (Seats) to join our team in Toluca Distribution Center (CDR).

Acts as a team leader providing guidance and training to buyers within department. Responsible for sourcing price negotiations and cost reduction activities for a group of progressively complex commodities. Interfaces with other departments and suppliers to ensure successful execution of commodity contracts. Assists buyers with conducting major negotiations and addressing non-routine activities. Prepares formal presentations and leads meetings as required.

A Day in the Life:

• Acts as a team leader and strong motivator of self and others providing instruction and guidance to buyers to drive and deliver results.

• Develops strategic sourcing plans and manages sourcing activities for commodities.

• Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers to recommend the most competitive source for a specified commodity.

• Negotiates and establishes commodity prices in support of the departments cost reduction goals.

• Assists other buyers with complex price negotiations.

• Engages with end users of assigned commodities (client groups and/or engineers) to establish understanding of the requirements and specifications of commodities.

• Plans develops implements and maintains cost reduction plans for assigned commodities. Tracks and validates cost savings data.

• Establishes executes and manages contracts for assigned commodities; issues and maintains purchase orders and related purchasing records.

• In collaboration with upper management manages cost changes for assigned commodities. 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.

• Supports requests from others for data creation data confirmation status updates and other activities as needed.

• Contributes to departmental knowledge transfer by facilitating onboarding of new buyers coaching buyers and serving as a peer mentor.

• Communicates with global counterparts to facilitate alignment of purchasing activities.

• Develops critical work instructions procedures and engages in workflow improvement for the team and/or department to maximize efficiency and coordination or purchasing activities.

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

Who Were Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field or equivalent experiences.

• Minimum five years of related experience at a professional level.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Word and PowerPoint. An ability to learn and utilize other computer applications as necessary.

• Other software skills: SAP Tableau

• English (business fluent)

• Ability to perform work onsite at Toluca Distribution Center (CDR)

• Travel requirements (Occasional)

Desired:

• Education: MBA as plus.

Reporting line:

Reports to: Oswaldo Rios Morales

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Nissan offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and success of our employees with offerings that may vary by location and role.

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