Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Procurement Program Manager

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business required.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive, heavy-duty transportation, or related manufacturing environments.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Product Line Team (PLT) activities and manage cross-functional program execution.
  • Communicate program requirements and timing to stakeholders for alignment.
  • Develop and maintain accurate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data for programs.
  • Prepare program updates and executive summaries for leadership.
  • Track open issues and risks, driving them to resolution across teams.
  • Mentor junior team members and improve Procurement's processes.
  • Collaborate with commodity managers to assess suppliers and support sourcing.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
  • Employer HSA contribution.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability benefits.
  • Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness and Pet Insurance.
  • 401K with generous Company match and contribution.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday.
  • Robust employee wellness program.
  • Tuition assistance program.
Full Job Description
Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.
  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
  • Employer HSA contribution
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
  • Robust employee wellness program
  • Tuition assistance program


Job Description:

Primary Purpose
Support the Procurement organization by leading Product Line Team (PLT) activities, driving cross-functional program execution, and managing change initiatives tied to new product launches and sustaining projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Represent Procurement as the PLT lead, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on program deliverables.
• Communicate program requirements, timing, and key decisions to stakeholders to maintain cross-functional visibility and execution.
• Develop and maintain Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data for assigned programs, ensuring accurate component details, capacity information, delivery requirements, and logistics parameters.
• Prepare and deliver program updates, dashboards, and executive summaries as required.
• Maintain accurate program data within SAP and other business systems.
• Lead should-cost analysis efforts to support sourcing decisions, cost reviews, and negotiation preparation.
• Participate in the APQP process to support supplier readiness, process verification, and program timing adherence.
• Track open issues, risks, and action items across functional groups and drive them to closure.
• Provide weekly status updates on program metrics, risks, and progress to peers and leadership teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to improving Procurement's program management processes and tools.
• Analyze and present technical, commercial, and statistical information to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with commodity managers to evaluate potential suppliers, assess risks, and support sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and compliance with corporate standards.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers and suppliers, resolving issues as they arise.
• Support or lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Key Performance Measures
• Program Sourcing Milestones
• Cost Management and Savings Delivery
• Supplier Launch Readiness
• Tooling Initiation and Tracking
• PPAP Planning and Execution

Key Competencies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with project management tools, Microsoft applications, and ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional program activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-interpretation skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to team capability building.
• Skilled in situation analysis, business-case preparation, and presenting recommendations.
• Familiarity with procurement and supply-chain practices, including sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Experience

Required:
• 5+ years of experience in automotive, heavy-duty transportation, or related manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.

Preferred:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

About Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military and specialty applications. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company's global headquarters still resides today. Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses.
Learn more about Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299 million
Founded
1915
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ

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