Theresa Stern Allmacher

About Theresa Stern Allmacher

Strategic Sourcing leader with 19+ years of diverse supply chain experience within the automotive, defense, recreation, and consumer goods industries. Over these last 2 decades, I have established a deep understanding of strategic business practices and methodologies that successfully support company growth goals and cost improvement objectives. Throughout my career journey, I have consistently exhibited a passion for positive results for my team and myself and take great pride in shared success, cross-functional collaboration, and helping others. I enjoy developing talent and robust business processes to cultivate the overall strength of our ever-changing environment. Specialties: Leadership and Growth MindsetNew Product DevelopmentStrategic Sourcing Plastics and Metal Fabrication

Experience

1. Managing Principal Procurement Engineer

   Peloton Interactive

   Aug 2025 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   I am currently managing a team of 3 highly skilled procurement engineers focused on responsible sourcing, vendor performance management, and strategic supply chain development for mechanical and electromechanical consumer products. My team possesses a strong technical background in electronics and mechanical design, which enables us to understand products and components at a deep level.A key aspect of our role involves driving product-based value engineering and conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to optimize costs at both component and product levels. Our team also contributes to shaping Peloton\'s supply chain strategy, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, product, industrial design, operations, test, and reliability departments to achieve company goals. Additionally, I am deeply involved in collaborating with CM/JDM FATP manufacturers to deliver cost savings, design improvements, and high-quality electronic and mechanical connected fitness units.

Education

• University of Michigan

  BA, Communication Studies

  2000 — 2004

• Walsh College

  MBA, Business

  2006 — 2011

• University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business

  Certificate, Leadership and Management Executive Education

Skills

• Product Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Continuous Improvement
• Cost Benefit
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Manufacturing
• Materials Management
• Vehicles
• Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)
• Distribution Center Operations
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Material Handling
• Supply Management
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Root Cause Analysis