Commodity Manager

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401K match

PTO

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis seeks a procurement leader to guide commodity strategies and supplier relations, driving make/buy decisions, negotiating contracts, and aligning sourcing with quality, cost, and delivery goals.

You will analyze spend data, manage supplier performance, and develop transition plans, requiring strong cross-functional communication, manufacturing process understanding, and effective problem solving. This is a hands-on, travel-enabled role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in cross-functional environments, including management level.
• Understanding of supply chain principles.
• Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate in a group setting.
• Ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative actions for problems or opportunities.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Collaborates in a variety of work settings.
• Exhibits creativity.
• Ability to organize, plan, document, and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Leads a commodity team in development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities.
• Conducts supplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions.
• Establishes sourcing strategies by reviewing supplier performance and segmentation initiatives.
• Develops relationships with internal functions and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Leads supplier negotiations and ensures conformance to terms and conditions.
• Develops implementation and transition plans to realize sourcing benefits.
• Analyzes spend data and market trends to identify sourcing initiatives.
• Manages supply chain by monitoring quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Presents procurement opportunities to management aligned with cost reduction.
• Adheres to corporate and procurement policies.
• Makes a physical presence in the workplace.

Skills

Supply chain concepts

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Benefits:The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:Key ResponsibilitiesLeads a commodity team in the development and implementation of recommended strategies and goals for assigned commodities - in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.Conducts supplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions. Acts as project manager in various types of continuation/product support projects.Establishes sourcing strategies by proactively reviewing supplier performance and conducting supplier and part number rationalization and segmentation initiatives.Develops and manages working relationships with both internal functions and suppliers to manage resolution of supplier issues.Leads supplier negotiations in support of executing supply agreements and ensuring supplier’s conformance to company’s terms and conditions. Continuously monitors agreements and expectations. Partners closely with legal department in working contract language.Develops implementation and transition plans to ensure sourcing benefits for the assigned commodities are fully realized.Analyzes commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics to evaluate or identify sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.Manages the supply chain by monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations on issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.Presents to management procurement opportunities and associated analysis that are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.Adheres to corporate and procurement policies and procedures.Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.Key Performance MeasuresProductivityQualityResponsivenessCostQualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate orally and in written format in cross-functional environments, including management level.Understanding of supply chain principles.Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with others in group setting.Ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems or opportunities.Demonstrates problem solving skills.Collaborates in a variety of work settings.Exhibits creativity.Ability to organize, plan, document, and prioritize work.Preferred Certifications:Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)Certified Six Sigma Green BeltExperience3 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.ScopeManages assignments and workload with a reasonable level of autonomy; daily tasks are typically self-directed and associated priorities are generally self-determined.Performs a variety of complex tasks, with a reasonable scope of work and span of control expected at this career level.Travel Requirements25 - 50%Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail] note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.