Amanda Peterson, MBA
About Amanda Peterson, MBA
Amanda Peterson, MBA, serves as the Purchasing Manager at Allison Transmission, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in supply chain management and procurement, she has developed strategies that manage a direct spend of $500 million and has directed cost reduction projects yielding significant savings.
Current Role as Purchasing Manager
Amanda Peterson serves as the Purchasing Manager at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she oversees a team responsible for managing $500 million in direct spend. Her responsibilities include developing comprehensive commodity strategies, leading contract negotiations, and implementing efficient supply chain strategies. She focuses on both domestic and international sourcing to optimize procurement processes.
Previous Experience at Allison Transmission
Prior to her current role, Amanda Peterson worked at Allison Transmission in various capacities. She served as Senior Commodity Manager for Casting and Machining from 2012 to 2017, where she developed commodity strategies. In 2017, she briefly held the position of Global Purchasing Supervisor for 10 months, further enhancing her expertise in global supplier management.
Experience at Navistar Inc
Amanda Peterson has extensive experience at Navistar Inc, where she held several positions from 2008 to 2012. She began as a Purchasing Assistant and progressed to roles including Purchasing Specialist / NC2 Coordinator, Sourcing Specialist, and Supply Manager. Throughout her tenure, she directed cost reduction projects that resulted in over $20 million in annual savings and developed a procurement team skilled in communication and negotiation.
Educational Background
Amanda Peterson earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Leadership from Aurora University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration from Grace College & Seminary. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Early Career at Starbucks Coffee Company
Before entering the field of procurement, Amanda Peterson worked as a Shift Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2005 to 2006. This early experience contributed to her leadership skills and understanding of operational management in a fast-paced environment.