Commodity Manager, Indirect Purchasing

Allison Transmission, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission, a global leader in commercial‑duty transmissions, seeks a senior procurement professional in the United States. You will lead cross‑functional teams to set strategic sourcing goals, analyze supplier performance, negotiate with key suppliers, and drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and on‑time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong supply chain foundation, hands‑on experience with supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mastery of supply chain principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional commodity teams to develop sourcing strategies.
• Manages supplier analyses, negotiations and transitions.
• Acts as project manager on continuation/product support projects.
• Develops supplier performance metrics and rationalization initiatives.
• Mentors peers in sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Supply chain principles

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Ability to interpret drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AIAG standards

Job description

Introduction

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors-from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company's global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.