What You Will Do:
Vendor & Schedule Management
Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for PCBAs used in server and data center.
Monitor PCBA component availability and material readiness at vendor sites to ensure production continuity.
Review and track vendor supply commits, material shortages, and component delivery schedules.
Work with vendor to resolve component constraints and ensure on-time build execution.
Drive suppliers to meet delivery, lead time, and quality requirements.
Procurement Execution
Release PCBA demand, purchase orders (POs), and forecasts to vendors.
Follow up on PO confirmation, delivery schedules, and changes to align with build plans.
Maintain accurate procurement data in systems (lead times, pricing, delivery dates).
Support material pull-in, push-out, and reschedule requests in response to changing build requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with planning, engineering, and material management teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Coordinate with component engineering and commodity managers to address supply risks and EOL (End of Life) issues.
Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders on material status, shortages, and recovery plans.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor vendor performance through key metrics: delivery, responsiveness, quality, and flexibility.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier scheduling, material visibility, and communication processes.
What You Bring:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply management within the electronics or server hardware industry.
Strong background in PCBA or EMS/ODM outsourcing operations.
Skills:
Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and component lead times.
Strong scheduling, coordination, and follow-up skills.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and supplier management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and drive results under tight timelines.
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
When you join ZT, you’ll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.