Commodity Manager

Allison Transmission, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA match

Dental & Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

401K match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Allison Transmission, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a procurement professional to lead commodity strategy development and supplier negotiations. You will manage supplier analyses, transitions, and integration with cross‑functional teams to realize cost reductions and supply continuity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication, and knowledge of supply chain concepts. Travel is estimated at 25%, with opportunity to grow within a globally recognized vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong communication in cross‑functional environments, including management level.
• Understanding of supply chain principles and manufacturing/execution processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
• Demonstrates problem solving and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Leads a commodity team to develop strategies aligned with quality, cost and new product development.
• Manages supplier analysis, selection, make/buy decisions, outsourcing, and project management.
• Develops sourcing strategies and conducts supplier/part rationalization and segmentation.
• Maintains supplier relationships and resolves issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads supplier negotiations and contract language coordination with legal; monitors agreements.
• Creates implementation and transition plans to maximize sourcing benefits.
• Analyzes spend data and market trends to identify procurement opportunities.
• Monitors supply chain performance and recommends actions to protect quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Presents procurement opportunities to management aligned with cost reduction goals.
• Follows corporate procurement policies and maintains an in‑house presence.

Skills

Strong communication

Supply chain principles

Manufacturing exposure

Interpreting drawings/specs

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Planning and prioritizing

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building 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 coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Leads 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’sterms 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.
• Present 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 Measures

• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 Belt

Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Scope

• Manages 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 Requirements

• 25%

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.

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