Commodity Manager, Indirect Purchasing

Allison Transmission, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with prescription

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Commodity Manager for Indirect Purchasing. You will lead a cross-functional team to develop and implement strategies for designated commodities, assess supplier performance, and manage supplier negotiations and transitions.

The role focuses on cost, quality, and delivery while partnering with legal and internal teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years’ experience, and strong communication, analytical, and sourcing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong oral and written communication in cross-functional settings, including senior management.
• Mastery of supply chain principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
• High level of analytical ability to assess and resolve problems.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of AIAG standards or processes.
• Certifications: CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, CPSD, Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional commodity team in strategy development for assigned commodities.
• Oversees supplier analysis, make/buy decisions, outsourcing, and transitions.
• Acts as project manager on continuation/product support projects.
• Establishes sourcing strategies via supplier performance reviews and rationalization.
• Develops relationships with internal functions and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Leads supplier negotiations and ensures contract conformance.
• Develops transition plans to realize sourcing benefits.
• Provides analysis of spend data, market trends, and launches initiatives.
• Monitors supply chain impacts on quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Presents procurement opportunities to senior management.
• Mentors peers in sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Commodity Manager, Indirect Purchasing - Logo### Commodity Manager, Indirect PurchasingApply: Indianapolis, IN: Full time: Posted Today: R008358**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 cross-functional, commodity team in the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities, in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.* Leads efforts for supplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions. Act 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.* Provides rigorous analysis of commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.* Manages the supply chain by monitoring, reporting, and providing direction on issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.* Presents to senior management procurement opportunities and associated analysis that are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.* Mentors less experienced peers in sourcing strategies, managing commodity categories, further developing supplier relationships and more.* 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 senior management level.* Mastery of supply chain principles.* Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.* Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.* High degree of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group setting.* High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems or opportunities.* Advanced problem solving skills.* Collaborates in a variety of work settings.* Wide degree of creativity and latitude.* Knowledge of AIAG standards or processes.* Ability to organize, plan, document projects or assignments, 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*** Up to 10%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]*.Please 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.