Total 2 Strategy Planning.html job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in The United States of America

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Purchasing Strategy Intern to join our Purchasing Strategy team.  The position will be located at our Headquarters in Franklin, TN and will be a full-time role for the summer of 2024.

Think you’ve got the internal drive to support the production of great vehicles and join a winning team? Welcome to an open lane of possibility.  Apply for this position and start the process to kick your career into high gear.

During the course of your internship, you will have the chance to:

• As a primary project, lead the progression of the Purchasing Career Ladder Program, ensuring team education on the process and acting as the go-to for FAQs, while closely monitoring schedules and maintaining SharePoint infrastructure.
• As a secondary project, advance the ongoing Procedure SharePoint project for the Purchasing Process Improvement Team (PPIT), identifying procedural gaps and coordinating improvements through weekly team meetings.
• Engage with the Americas Purchasing team to foster collaboration and support strategic projects, including supplier relations and communication initiatives.
• Provide versatile support across various tasks, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to team and project success.

In order to qualify for this role, you must:

• Currently be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or a related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong organization ability with keen attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skill sets
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Access, etc.
• We know you have the capability to change the world, and we want you to help us change the future of automotive.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today. 

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.     

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. **

Purpose and Scope

This role will support the Head of Procurement, Singapore & Southeast Asia Market in Sembcorp Industries Ltd to lead the development of the supply chain strategy for selected categories. This is to support downstream sourcing and purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the procurement strategy for EPC, renewable power plants and associated components in Singapore and Southeast Asia regions to support the various business units within the regions
• Periodically reviewing and refreshing the procurement strategy by monitoring market trends, competitor strategies and new suppliers
• Deliver value-add to the business units through the downstream sourcing activity by deploying the developed procurement strategy
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Provide analysis on costs for new and existing suppliers, and review cost reduction activities
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships on behalf of the organisation
• Following and enforcing Sembcorp’s procurement policies and procedures, support the functions and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Source and purchase goods, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Negotiate contracts such as framework agreements, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers
• Review opportunities to create business savings via negotiation and procurement best practices
• Prepare cost analyses and reports

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field with minimally 8 years of sourcing/procurement experience, with a focus on strategic sourcing
• Experience in negotiating of vendor contracts including EPC contracts, supply agreements and long term service agreements
• Relevant experience in utilities and renewables industry is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP Material Management (MM) modules will be preferrable

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment
• Able to source for alternative categorial and non-categorial materials/equipment independently
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities