Sr. Commodity Manager

Allegion•Carmel, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Commodity Manager, Direct Material, Mechanical, is responsible for the financial and operational performance of assigned direct material categories. The role reports to the Strategic Sourcing Manager – Direct Material, Mechanical, communicates market conditions and financial impacts to senior leadership, and develops global strategies with regional business leaders. It leads supplier selection and manages supplier performance for cost, quality, and delivery. The position may include direct reports. The role strengthens strategic sourcing capabilities through direct-material expertise, analysis, and development of a sub-tier supply management framework. It develops and implements category strategies, negotiates and executes supplier agreements, manages commercial relationships, addresses quality and performance issues, and uses financial modeling and cost-management techniques to achieve productivity and inflation objectives. It also communicates strategies across the organization, conducts supplier business reviews, and mentors others in procurement concepts. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with international travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
10–12 years of progressively responsible experience in Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Operations, Quality, Engineering, or a related field, including supervisory experience.
Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including pivot tables and macros) and PowerPoint.
Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with and influence people at all organizational levels.
Strategic thinking and demonstrated experience driving complex strategies and projects.
Experience managing multiple mechanical commodities and/or associated complex assignments.
Experience with supply-chain tools such as ERP and GEP.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing a global supply base.

Responsibilities

Manage the financial and operational performance of assigned direct material categories.
Communicate category market conditions and financial impacts to Finance Leadership, Senior Management, and other relevant leaders.
Develop global sourcing strategies in consultation with regional business leaders and communicate those strategies throughout the organization.
Lead supplier selection decisions and manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery.
Negotiate competitive solutions and meet productivity and inflation targets while mitigating inflation impacts.
Develop comprehensive category strategies based on detailed knowledge of categories and associated raw material markets.
Address supplier performance issues and commercial relationships with urgency.
Ensure quality requirements and corrective actions are implemented promptly after a failure is reported.
Execute contractual agreements with key and preferred suppliers, developing terms and conditions with Legal where needed to protect Allegion's interests.
Align cross-functional teams to implement strategies across multiple locations and regions.
Construct value stream maps and apply financial modeling techniques, including should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership models.
Lead cost-reduction sessions with internal and external stakeholders to eliminate non-value-added activities.
Conduct regular Supplier Business Reviews with key suppliers.
Apply supply-chain management and strategic-sourcing best practices, including awareness of global market implications and international business practices.
Mentor and teach procurement concepts.
May manage direct reports.