Electronics Procurement Program Lead for PCBAs

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Job summary

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization for critical server components.

You will partner with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production needs, manage supplier relationships, and navigate lead times and allocations.

The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a broad rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in electronics, PCBA, servers, networking equipment, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of PCBAs, electronic components, BOMs, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and production requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of server PCBA, electronic components, and related materials from qualified suppliers.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier commitments and proactively address shortages, delays, and supply constraints.
• Work closely with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to align purchasing with production requirements.
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and convert demand into timely purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, cost negotiations, and performance management.
• Negotiate lead times, MOQ, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Track PCBA component availability and identify potential long-lead-time and allocation risks.
• Coordinate engineering changes, BOM updates, and part substitutions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality requirements, and approved vendor lists.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues, material discrepancies, and delivery problems.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Analyze purchasing data, including cost, lead time, supplier performance, and delivery metrics.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company procurement policies.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Supply chain analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization for critical server components.

You will partner with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production needs, manage supplier relationships, and navigate lead times and allocations.

The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a broad rewards package.