Platform Procurement Lead – PCBA & Electronics

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Paid time off

Generous 401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager to optimize supply and demand from our Secaucus, NJ office. You will manage procurement of server PCBAs and electronic components, coordinating with planning, engineering, and manufacturing to align purchasing with production needs.

You will support supplier selection, negotiate terms, monitor lead times, and maintain inventory while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 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 PCBAs, 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

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier relationship mgmt

Demand planning knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ZT Systems is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager to optimize supply and demand from our Secaucus, NJ office. You will manage procurement of server PCBAs and electronic components, coordinating with planning, engineering, and manufacturing to align purchasing with production needs.

You will support supplier selection, negotiate terms, monitor lead times, and maintain inventory while controlling costs.