Procurement Program Manager

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Job Title

Procurement Program Manager

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Change Management leader for the Procurement organization as it relates to Product Line Team (PLT) cross-functional program management and sustaining project implementation.

Key Job Elements

• Serves as Product Line Team lead for Procurement organization on the cross-functional product based business team
• Communicates program deliverables to appropriate collaborators
• Develops and manages a system for tracking a plan for every part on key programs. This plan defines all of the characteristics of a manufacturing facility, including items such as the type and number of components, cycle times, capacity, frequency of deliveries and quantity per container
• Communicate program deliverables to appropriate collaborators
• Prepares and presents executive summaries as requested
• Updates key program data in corporate business systems (SAP)
• Leads “should cost” activities on major programs by analyzing expected costs incurred through evaluating such variables as materials, labor, overhead, and profit margin
• Participates in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process in support of program implementation. APQP is considered a structured approach to the design and development of new products and manufacturing processes within the automotive and transportation industries
• Tracks and manage open questions and action items between team members
• Manages and presents on a weekly basis the key metrics on the programs and projects managed to peers and cross-functional leadership team
• Mentor peers with less experience on processes associated with the business, products, Product Line Teams or program management
• Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, project coordination, project management, inventory management, budget management, auditing and more
• Collaborates with commodity managers and others to assess viability of potential supply base prior to source selections
• Ensures required program documentation or other records are organized and retained according to corporate guidelines
• Prepares, analyzes, and selects methods of presenting various statistical or technical data for management
• Manages ongoing relationships with various customers and resolves conflicts as needed
• Performs special activities, projects, and assignments as requested

Key Performance Measures

• Program Management - Sourcing
• Cost Management
• Tooling Kick Off
• Supplier Readiness
• Quality Metrics – PPAP (planning and execution)

Key Competencies

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills: Project Management, Excel, Power point, Word, Outlook, ERP, MS Project, etc.
• Interprets technical drawings / blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.
• Demonstrated Program Management with cross functional teams
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
• High analytical capability and able to solve complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work effectively and assertively with others in a cross-functional environment
• Mentoring capability to peers or cross-functional teams
• Situation analysis and presentation skills
• Business case analysis skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Collaboration in a variety of work settings – including with senior leadership
• Familiar with a variety of procurement and/or supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Ability to organize, plan, document tasks, projects, and prioritize work

Experience

Required:

• 5+ years' experience in the automotive, heavy-duty transportation, or other associated manufacturing industry

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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