At Microwave Techniques, we don’t just make components—we enable breakthroughs.
With facilities in Gorham, ME, Nashua, NH, and Hamburg, Germany, we are a global leader in high-power RF technology. Our solutions drive progress in scientific research, high-energy physics, national labs, defense, medical, and industrial applications. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with innovators worldwide to deliver state-of-the-art RF components that power particle accelerators, fusion research, and advanced radar systems.
Our Gorham, ME location is looking to add a Buyer to the team. This role is responsible for the procurement of goods and services, and the assurance of cost efficiency and quality standards.
What We Offer
· Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
· 401(k) with employer match.
· Paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
· Professional development and training opportunities.
· A collaborative culture where your ideas shape the future of RF technology.
What You’ll Do:
· Comply purchasing policies and processes.
· Examines bids and makes awards when applicable.
· Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and cost center.
· Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.
· Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
· Follows Company policies, applicable laws and regulations.
· Review and ensure appropriate levels of inventory prior to issuing PO’s.
· Assists Senior Buyer in identifying opportunities to decrease costs, ensuring communication with engineering to evaluate feasibility.
· Work with quality sending out self-assessments and site visits for vendors.
· Responsible for contributing to a safe work environment and reporting any safety hazards.
· Ensure communication and collaboration with pertinent individuals and departments.
· Sharing relative insight and input for continuous improvement and creating efficiencies on work related topics and workplace safety.
· Data entry with strong attention to detail ensuring data integrity.
· Manage data within the company’s ERP system and Microsoft office suite.
· Support production department to meet business needs.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to maintain regular work hours.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to stand, kneel and sit for long periods of time.
- Operates a computer, and telephone requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
- Routinely communicates face-to-face and in writing, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical surroundings require occasional exposure to elements such as noise, heat, cold.
Pay Range: $26.00-$28.00/hr.