Strategic Technical Buyer – Capital Equipment

BMG; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMG in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Technical Buyer to source engineered-to-order and standard capital equipment components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Inventory, and Finance to protect quality, control costs, and maintain production schedules.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating supplier performance, and driving lead-time improvements while negotiating terms and ensuring timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience purchasing engineered-to-order or low-volume/high-mix components.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and develop technical suppliers.
• Review requisitions, BOMs, drawings, and specs.
• Solicit quotes and analyze cost, quality, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
• Coordinate outsourced manufacturing when needed.
• Manage purchase orders in the ERP system and track delivery.
• Resolve shortages and supplier issues with cross-functional teams.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Decision making

Follow-up

Education

Assoc/Bachelors degree

Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

BMG in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Technical Buyer to source engineered-to-order and standard capital equipment components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Inventory, and Finance to protect quality, control costs, and maintain production schedules.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating supplier performance, and driving lead-time improvements while negotiating terms and ensuring timely deliveries.