Procurement Program Manager

Job Description

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.

• 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 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.