Commodity Manager, Indirect Purchasing

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Commodity Manager, Indirect Purchasing leads cross-functional commodity teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives for quality assurance, technology and new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost. The role manages supplier analysis and selection, make-or-buy decisions, outsourcing, transitions, and continuation or product-support projects. It uses commodity spend analysis, market trends, and supplier performance to launch sourcing initiatives and improve outcomes across assigned spend categories. The position develops relationships with internal functions and suppliers, leads supplier negotiations and supply-agreement execution, and works with Legal on contract language. It monitors supplier performance and supply-chain issues that could affect quality, delivery, or pricing, and presents procurement opportunities and analyses to senior management. The role also mentors less experienced peers, follows corporate and procurement policies, and maintains a physical presence in the workplace. Assignments are managed with reasonable autonomy, and travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of experience in the field or a related area.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in cross-functional environments and with senior management.
Mastery of supply chain principles.
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
Strong interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and facilitate others in group settings.
Analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action to define and resolve problems or opportunities.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate in a variety of work settings.
Ability to organize, plan, and document projects or assignments, and prioritize work.
Ability to manage assignments and workload with reasonable autonomy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AIAG standards or processes.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional commodity teams in developing and implementing strategies and goals aligned with business objectives for quality assurance, technology and new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.
Lead supplier analysis and selection, make-or-buy decisions, outsourcing, and transitions; act as project manager for continuation and product-support projects.
Establish sourcing strategies through supplier-performance reviews and supplier and part-number rationalization and segmentation initiatives.
Develop and manage working relationships with internal functions and suppliers to resolve supplier issues.
Lead supplier negotiations to execute supply agreements and ensure supplier conformance to company terms and conditions; monitor agreements and expectations and partner with Legal on contract language.
Develop implementation and transition plans to realize sourcing benefits for assigned commodities.
Analyze commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.
Monitor and manage the supply chain, reporting and providing direction on issues that could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.
Present procurement opportunities and associated analyses to senior management in alignment with corporate strategic plans and cost-reduction initiatives.
Mentor less experienced peers in sourcing strategies, commodity-category management, and supplier relationships.
Adhere to corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
Maintain a physical presence in the workplace.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
Employer HSA contribution.
Dental and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
401(k) with company match and contribution.
Accrued paid time off.
12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Employee wellness program.
Tuition assistance program.