Strategic Commodity Manager: Sourcing & Negotiations

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

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