Strategic Commodity Manager: Sourcing & Cost Optimization

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

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.