Associate 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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. In 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

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. Lead New Product Development activity in close coordination with the product management team and other key internal stakeholders.

Manage assigned projects/initiatives, including process improvements, source changes and cost reduction initiatives as needed.

As part of our bold vision, you will work within a dynamic hybrid model that offers in‑person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We are committed to fostering a healthy work‑life balance and building meaningful connections. This role will unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Allegion does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN, etc.) for this position.

• 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 management team to ensure product strategies and sourcing activities are aligned with 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 ongoing supplier assessments and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes where appropriate
• Identify and establish new suppliers for risk mitigation activities 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

• 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 Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.) and Power Point
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing supplier capability
• Experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution
• Strong 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

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…