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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Commodity Manager – Carmel, IN
Glass, Rubber Extrusions, Gaskets and Seals for the Americas region. Identify and engage with internal stakeholders (product management, marketing, engineering, operations, quality) to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality objectives. Responsible for developing & executing detailed commodity strategies. Accountable for all commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned commodity families. This role is also responsible for management of suppliers through formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process and accountable for managing supplier performance and supplier risk across all responsible commodities. Engage with New Production Introduction (NPI) Supply Management Team to support new product development (NPD) program launches. Manage supplier projects/initiatives; including process improvements, standardization, cost reduction, etc.
Hybrid:
At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.
While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
* Directly manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities
* 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, industry benchmark, and opportunity assessments.
* Drive productivity initiatives with suppliers to assure inflation mitigation and recovery.
* Monitor supply markets and periodically report trends.
* Drive Value Added, Value Engineering (VAVE) and continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
* Lead current production cost reduction and future program sourcing activities.
* Collaborate with Commodity and Material Managers across regions to drive synergies and supplier exploration.
* Lead the negotiation and management of strategic supplier contracts; approve any changes. Manage overall relationship for strategic suppliers.
* Communicate commodity agreements and strategies to stakeholders.
* Monitor and report compliance to commodity contracts and strategy.
* 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 and in accordance with Allegion’s Code of Ethical Conduct and compliance policies.
What You Need to Succeed:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
* 6 to 8 years procurement sourcing experience, project management, engineering, operations, consulting, quality, procurement, and/or analyst experience
* Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing supplier capability
* Strong project management and data analytics skills with the capability to drive initiatives across multiple regions/geographies
* Experience in contract manufacturing services, ferrous/non-ferrous metal and global sourcing preferred
* Candidate must have demonstrated experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution skills
* Professional communication; both verbal and written are required.
* Ability to travel up to 20%
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”.
* A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Unlimited PTO
* 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 testing and 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 .
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