Senior Commodity Manager

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.

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.

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.

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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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