Commodity Manager

Allison Transmission • Indianapolis, IN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity Manager leads a commodity team in developing and implementing strategies and goals for assigned commodities that support business objectives for quality assurance, technology and new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost. The role conducts supplier analysis and selection, make-or-buy and outsourcing evaluations, and transitions, and serves as project manager for continuation and product-support projects. It establishes sourcing strategies through supplier-performance reviews and supplier and part-number rationalization and segmentation.

The Commodity Manager builds working relationships with internal functions and suppliers to resolve supplier issues; leads supplier negotiations and works with Legal on contract language; monitors agreements and supplier expectations; and develops implementation and transition plans to realize sourcing benefits. The role analyzes commodity spend and market dynamics to identify sourcing initiatives, monitors supply-chain issues that could affect quality, delivery, or pricing, and presents procurement opportunities and related analysis to management. The position adheres to corporate and procurement policies and procedures and maintains a physical presence in the workplace. Travel is 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 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 management.
• Understanding of supply-chain principles.
• Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in group settings.
• Ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action to define and resolve problems or opportunities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a variety of work settings.
• 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

• Lead a commodity team in developing and implementing strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology and new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.
• Conduct supplier analysis and selection, make-or-buy evaluations, outsourcing, and transitions.
• Act as project manager for continuation and product-support projects.
• Establish sourcing strategies by reviewing supplier performance and conducting 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 suppliers conform 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 identify sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.
• Monitor, report, and provide recommendations on supply-chain issues that could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Present procurement opportunities and associated analysis to management in alignment with corporate strategic plans and cost-reduction initiatives.
• 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.
• 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 1 floating holiday.
• Employee wellness program.
• Tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level