Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Carmel, IN
Full time
JR38257
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
Commodity Manager: Indianapolis, IN
Manage mechanical commodities and other assigned commodities for the Americas region. Identify and engage with internal stakeholders (product management, engineering, operations, quality) to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality objectives. Responsible for developing complex supply chain designs & executing detailed commodity strategies. Accountable for all commercial negotiations and supplier selections across multiple commodity assignments. This role is responsible for management of suppliers through formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process and accountable for managing supplier performance and supplier risk. Engage with New Production Development (NPD) Supply Management Team to support new product development (NPD) program launches. Manage supplier projects/initiatives; including process improvements, standardization, cost reduction, etc. based on Allegion business unit priorities.
What You Will Do:
· Directly manage supplier relationships for assigned complex commodities over multiple sites
· Develop and execute procurement strategies and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and technology)
· Lead, manage and execute all data collection, validation, analysis and negotiation activities for the commodity(s)
· Perform competitive analysis, market assessments, industry benchmarks, and opportunity assessments
· Analyze supply risk, develop mitigation plans, execute projects utilizing project management techniques
· Lead and facilitate productivity workshop initiatives with suppliers
· Manage and communicate commodity inflation/deflation forecast and market trends
· Monitor supply markets and report trends as part of commodity strategy updates
· Drive Value Added, Value Engineering (VAVE) and continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain
· Lead production cost reduction initiatives and future sourcing activities
· Collaborate with business partners and peers across regions to drive synergies and supplier exploration
· Lead the negotiation and management of key supplier contracts
· Manage overall relationship for key suppliers
· Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to cross functional stakeholders
· Conduct on-going supplier assessments and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate
- Operate in a professional manner with the highest personal integrity, in accordance with Allegion’s Code of Conduct and compliance policies
What You Need to Succeed:
- Ability to travel up to >30+% including international
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
- · 8 to 10 years procurement / global sourcing experience, project management, engineering, operations, consulting, quality, and/or analyst experience· Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel (e.g., excel pivot tables, macros, etc.) and PowerPoint · Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills, assessing supplier capability, and global supply risk mitigation· Demonstrated experience managing procurement/sourcing programs· Candidate must have demonstrated experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution skills· Professional communication; both verbal and written are required· Bias for action and accountability, ownership of assigned commodity(s) and assignments
- Experience managing multiple mechanical commodities and complex assignments across multiple sites
- Experience managing global supply base
- Experience with supply chain tools, ERP, etc.
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
· You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
· You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
· You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
· You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
· Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
· Competitive Paid Time Off
· A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
· Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
· Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
· Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
· Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
· Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
· Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
· Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .
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