Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
10-12 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, or related fields
Strong analytical skills with a focus on supplier management and contract negotiation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Experience managing multiple Mechanical commodities and complex assignments
Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
Experience with supply chain tools like ERP and GEP
Responsibilities
Lead supplier selection and performance management for cost, quality, and delivery
Negotiate competitive solutions with creativity and strategic insight
Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies
Communicate market conditions and financial impacts to leadership
Address supplier performance issues urgently and effectively
Execute contractual agreements with key suppliers
Conduct regular Supplier Business Reviews to ensure alignment and performance
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a complex, growing organization
Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Potential for mentorship and teaching procurement concepts
Exposure to global supply chain practices
Dynamic work environment with strategic impact
Full Job Description
Sr. Commodity Manager - Indianapolis, IN
The Sr. Commodity Manager, Direct Material, Mechanical, is responsible for the financial and operational performance within assigned direct material categories. This position will report directly to the Strategic Sourcing Manager - Direct Material, Mechanical and effectively communicate market conditions to Allegion Senior Leadership related to assigned categories, and also;
Mature overall capabilities of the strategic sourcing organization based on direct material expertise, analytic ability, and by leading the development of a sub tier supply management framework.
Communicate frequently to inform Allegion's Finance Leadership and or Senior Management teams of latest market conditions and financial impacts to operating plans.
Develop global strategies by consulting with regional business leaders in support of Allegion requirements.
Lead all supplier selection decisions and be responsible for supplier performance relative to cost, quality, and delivery.
What You Will Do:
Performs negotiations and determines the most competitive solutions, using a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Responsible for meeting productivity and inflation targets and mitigates inflation impact
Focus on achieving annual objectives in a complex, growing organization
Detailed understanding of assigned categories and associated raw material markets
Develops and implements comprehensive strategies
Effectively communicates the strategy throughout the organization
Addresses supplier performance issues with a sense of urgency and able to manage complex commercial relationships
Ensures quality requirements and corrective actions are implemented immediately upon notification of any failure
Executes contractual agreements with key / preferred suppliers
Able to create new or unique T&C's in collaboration with Legal to protect Allegion interests (working knowledge of intellectual property, indemnification, and liability contract language)
Proficient in aligning cross functional teams to implement strategies across multi-location / regions
Ability to construct value stream maps and utilize financial modeling techniques
Demonstrated ability to execute cost reduction sessions with internal/external stakeholders to eliminate non-value add activities
Conducts regular Supplier Business Reviews with key suppliers
Has a good understanding of Best Practices within Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing
Expertise in developing "Should Cost" and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models including non-monetary benefits
Effectively mentor and teach procurement concepts
Knows the high-level global implication of Market Condition changes and how this effects assigned categories
Global Awareness: Familiar with International companies and business practices to support domestic and international supply agreement development
May have direct reports to manage
What you Need to Succeed:
Ability to travel up to 30% internationally
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
10 - 12 years of increasing responsibility in the areas of Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Operations, Quality, Engineering, or related field, including supervisory experience
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel (e.g., excel pivot tables, macros, etc.) and PowerPoint
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Strong business acumen and analytical thinking, as well as supplier management and contract negotiation experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization
Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving complex strategies and projects
Experience in the development and management of a global supply base is preferred
Experience managing multiple Mechanical commodity(s) and or associated complex assignments
Experience with supply chain tools; ERP, GEP, etc.
About Allegion Plc
Allegion is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2020, and sells products in almost 130 countries.
