Posted:
12/1/2025, 5:34:08 AM
Location(s):
Carmel, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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.
Associate Commodity Manager - Carmel, IN (Hybrid)
Manage assigned sourced product categories for the Americas SBU’s. Partner and work closely with key stakeholders (product management, engineering, operations, quality) to capture product requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality objectives are achieved. Responsible for developing & executing sourced product strategies. Accountable for all commercial negotiations and supplier selections within assigned product categories. Responsible for driving New Product Development (NPD) actvity in close coordination with the product management team and other key internal stakeholders. Manage assigned projects/initiatives; including process improvements, source changes, cost reduction initiatives, as needed.
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.
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 product categories
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 product categories
Perform competitive analysis, industry benchmark, and opportunity assessments
Analyze supply risk and develop risk mitigation plans
Drive productivity initiatives with assigned suppliers
Responsible for forecasting and managing deflation and mitigating inflation
Partner with the SBU product managemnt team to ensure product strategies and sourcing actvities are aligned with the short and long-term product objectives
Support Value Added, Value Engineering (VAVE) and continuous improvement initiatives with assigned suppliers
Lead current production cost reduction initiatives and future sourcing activities
Lead the negotiation and management of key supplier contracts: MSA, SOMI, etc.
Manage overall relationship for key suppliers
Conduct on-going supplier assessments and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate
Responsible for identifying and establishing new suppliers for risk mitigation actvities and/or new product development initiatives
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 20%
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
3+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, project management, engineering, operations, materials, product management, 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 and assessing supplier capability
Candidate must have demonstrated experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution skills
Professional communication including presenting to all levels within the organization
Experience with commodity management preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and methods
Strong project management and data analytics skills
Experience with supply chain tools, ERP, GEP, etc. preferred
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.
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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Website: https://www.allegion.com/
Headquarter Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 2013
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Electronics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Product Design ⋅ Security