Strategic Electronics Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Platform Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization for server PCBAs and related components.

This role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, manages supplier relationships, and ensures on-time delivery while optimizing costs and inventory. Base salary and total rewards accompany a comprehensive benefits 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 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.

Job description

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Platform Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization for server PCBAs and related components.

This role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, manages supplier relationships, and ensures on-time delivery while optimizing costs and inventory. Base salary and total rewards accompany a comprehensive benefits package.