Commodity Specialist

Allegion

Carmel, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Childcare, Coaching, Commodity Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Expense Analysis, Expense Management, Financial Analysis, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forecasting, GEP (Good Engineering Practices), Healthcare, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Sales, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Test Requirements, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Carmel, IN
POSTED
20 days ago
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 Specialist - Carmel, Indiana


Working within Allegion’s Global Supply Management team, you will be responsible for supporting procurement activities which includes reporting supplier activities, running analytics on commodity spend, and managing system updates. This position works cross functionally to deliver critical information that drives cost, quality, and delivery to ensure supplier performance and meet company goals


Q _ualified 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._


_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._


What You Will Do:


+ Manage electronic supplier activities and reporting.

+ Support Allegion operating systems for inflation, productivity, tariff, and other reporting activities.

+ Supporting global commodity strategy development and execution for assigned commodities.

+ Gather and review part drawings, specs, and testing/approval requirements - engage with Engineering and Operations validate completeness.

+ Prepare and conduct RFI’s, RFQ’s with suppliers and evaluate against the commodity strategy.

+ Collect and validate commodity spend for segmentation, rationalization & project planning.

+ Compile supplier financial/performance analysis for negotiations.

+ Provide support between Allegion and suppliers related to quality, delivery, forecasting, payment issues and other items as needed.

+ Support development and documentation of best practices and process improvements.

+ Develop or manage supplier performance metrics for the assigned commodity, including cost productivity, supplier quality, supplier risk.


What You Will Need to Succeed:


+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.

+ 0 to 3 years’ experience; procurement sourcing experience, consulting, buyer, and/or analyst experience.

+ Strong data analytics experience.

+ Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel (e.g., excel pivot tables, macros, etc.) and PowerPoint.

+ Commitment to continuous improvement, motivated ‘can-do’ attitude, and results oriented.

+ Dependable team player with a positive attitude who can work with international teams.

+ Responds to requests and emails in a timely manner.

+ Must be flexible to take on assignments as needed.

+ Strong communication skills

+ Ability to travel up to 10%.


Preferred:


+ Experience with electronics, PCBAs, and components.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and methods.

+ Experience with supply chain tools, MRP, GEP, etc.


Why Work for Us?


Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:


+ You'reseeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.With thousands of employees and customers around the world,there’splenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.


+ You’relooking 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.


WhatYou’llGet from Us:


+ Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  


+ Unlimited 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 theoptiontopurchasesupplemental 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 toleverageyour unique strengths throughCliftonStrengthsassessment & 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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