Buyer/Planner-Capital Equipment

At Management Recruiters International - The Merwin Group, we specialize in the placement of outstanding talent in the medical device industry, combining a proven, targeted methodology and individual industry expertise to match the best candidates with the right companies. Our client, a specialty medical device company with over 3,000 products marketed worldwide, is looking for a Buyer/Planner-Capital Equipment to purchase materials, goods and coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. If you are motivated for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would like to assist in determining if this opportunity or many of our other searches match with your expectations, background and experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Â·  Reviews requisitions for Capital Equipment·  Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.·  Plan all Capital Equipment materials within guidelines.·  Plan/release work orders for final production.·  Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, and examining items.·  Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.·  Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.·  Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.·  Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contacts with budgetary limitations and scope of authority.·  Maintains manual or computerize procurement records, such as items and services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.·  Maintains inventory records associated with final production.·  Discusses defective or unacceptable goods and services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.·  Expedite delivery of goods and approve invoices for payment. Required Skills, Experience and Keys to Success·  B.S. in Business or related studies or equivalent experience. APICS certification a plus. ·  Full working knowledge of purchasing concepts. ·  Working knowledge of QAD or compatible ERP system. ·  Experience with manufacturing, and assembly processed of medical devices·  Basic computer skills. Good organizational, financial and negotiation skills.   MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Naples, FL 34101 JOB CATEGORY: Medical/Health TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 2456 COMPANY: The Merwin Group CONTACT NAME: Mark Reisner PHONE: 215-283-1800 x 101 EMAIL: Apply by Email