Platform Procurement Lead, Electronics & PCBA

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Platform Procurement Program Manager to optimize end-to-end supply-demand in Secaucus, NJ. You will procure server PCBAs, components, and related materials from approved suppliers, manage POs, and coordinate with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production.

The role requires 3+ years in electronics procurement, strong ERP/MRP experience, and excellent cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in electronics/manufacturing.
• Understanding of PCBAs, electronic components, BOMs, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience 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

• Procure server PCBAs, electronic components and related materials from approved suppliers.
• Issue and manage purchase orders including pricing, quantities, and terms.
• Monitor supplier commitments and address shortages and delays.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production.
• Convert demand into purchase orders by reviewing MRP/ERP requirements.
• Maintain inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, cost negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Negotiate lead times, MOQs, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Track component availability and identify long-lead-time and allocation risks.
• Coordinate engineering changes, BOM updates, and substitutions with suppliers.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specs and quality requirements.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, material discrepancies, and delivery problems.
• Develop supplier relationships and participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Analyze purchasing data including cost, lead time, and delivery metrics.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Supply chain

ERP/MRP

Supplier management

Cross-functional

BOMs knowledge

Electronics manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Platform Procurement Program Manager to optimize end-to-end supply-demand in Secaucus, NJ. You will procure server PCBAs, components, and related materials from approved suppliers, manage POs, and coordinate with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production.

The role requires 3+ years in electronics procurement, strong ERP/MRP experience, and excellent cross-functional communication.