Commodity Manager

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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 management level.
Understanding of supply chain principles.
Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with others in group setting.
Ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems or opportunities.
Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Collaborates in a variety of work settings.
Exhibits creativity.
Ability to organize, plan, document, and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

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

Leads a commodity team in the development and implementation of recommended strategies and goals for assigned commodities - in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.
Conducts supplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions.
Acts 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.
Analyzes commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics to evaluate or identify sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.
Manages the supply chain by monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations on issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.
Presents to management procurement opportunities and associated analysis that are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
Adheres to corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.

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