Ryan Smith

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  • About me

    Purchasing Agent-United States Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Education

    • Webster University

      2018 - 2018
      Master of Arts - MA in Procurement and Acquistions Management Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
    • Community College of the Air Force

      2007 - 2011
      Associate of Science - AS Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    • Park University

      2009 - 2013
      Associate of Science - AS in Management
    • Park University

      2009 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science - BS in Logistics Management Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success / Sigma Alpha Pi- The National Society of Leadership and Success, National Engaged Leader Award / Fall 2015-Dean’s List

  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Nov 2007 - Apr 2008
      Military Service

      Basic Military Training, Technical Training, Recruiter Assistance Program (Murfreesboro, TN)

    • National Security Agency

      Apr 2008 - Apr 2015
      NCOIC, Logistics

      •Site Property Administrative Officer oversaw; 40,000 assets worth $176 million dollars across 41 accounts: utilizing Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)•Led $613,000 furniture project; refurnished 44 classrooms.•Planned, scheduled & decommissioned a $250 million dollar communications infrastructure for over 2,000 personnel.•Stood up new 25,000 sq ft warehouse and new $2 billion dollar facility.•Led activities of cross-functional materials and planning, procurement, inventory, storage & distribution of raw materials, components, equipment, and supplies.•Monitored/tracked delivery of property, validated assets received, tracked product information, audited inventory, analyzed supplier performance, ordered restock. •Notified and coordinated with customer of receipt and pick-up of property.•Ensured strict cradle to grave procurement, handling procedures, accountability, storage, & distribution of COMSEC equipment.•Conducted monthly and annual inventories of all property and projects assigned to organization.•Disposed of surplus and excess property in accordance with all regulations.•Managed/Supervised over 20 personnel•Achieved the highest levels of customer service with minimum inventory investment and maximum manufacturing productivity•Responsible for Engineer, Industrial/Commercial & IT equipment life-cycle services & support through sourcing, procurement, receiving, reverse logistics, equipment recycling/disposal, warehouse, distribution & inventory.•Managed Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Program for testing, calibrations & warranty replacements, & disposal procedures critical for IT/Cryptologic equipment.•Safeguarded sensitive, classified property Show less

    • Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)

      Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
      Procurement Manager

      •Provided logistical support to 234 global locations•Managed $4.6 million funds;managed warehouse•Requisitioned $1.6 million of federal law enforcement gear for students•Monitored/audited inventory, critical shortages, tracked delivery of property, validated assets received, analyzed supplier performance, ordered restock•Conducted quarterly/annual inventories/reconciled discrepancies•Maintained stock levels•Researched substitutions for items requested•Managed all purchasing;over 50 vendors•Government Purchase Card Holder•Liaison b/w customer/vendor•Analyzed operation efficiency/productivity•Evaluated bids, selected suppliers, negotiated prices, terms, delivery,service with suppliers/vendors•Prepared purchase requisitions, Request for Quotations,Purchase Orders•Reconciled invoices•Maintained purchase log with accurate/up to date info for all requisitions•Identified factors to determine the best offer applicable for procurement•Applied conventional practices to solve problems in procurement transactions•Complied with Federal Acquisition Regulation & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement•Improved supplier relations via communication including, warehouse visits, in‐house meetings, phone calls/emails•Reviewed purchase specifications for accuracy so PO’s quantities & parts specifications were correct•Monitored expenses, PO's/receipts;identified/resolved issues•Maintained files for purchase & suspense file of all due in requisitions•Conducted follow up action on undelivered orders/aged purchase card transactions;closed out purchase orders•Briefed leadership on budget, requisition concerns, shortfalls, forecasts; provided recommendations for future decisions•Reviewed records/data to determine obsolete property•Disposed of excess property in accordance with all regulations•Established organization’s 1st reverse process•Safeguarded sensitive, classified property•Trained/evaluated team members in Purchasing/Accounts Payables Show less

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Dec 2022 - now
      Purchasing Agent
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Supply Management Certification Program - Level 2

      ANSI National Accreditation Board/ANAB
      Aug 2019
    • LOG 100 Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals (LOG 100)

      Defense Acquisition University
      Jun 2019
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    • CON 124 Contract Execution (CON 124)

      Defense Acquisition University
      Nov 2017
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    • Contract Planning (CON 121)

      Defense Acquisition University
      Sept 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (CON 100)

      Defense Acquisition University
      Sept 2017
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    • Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ 101)

      Defense Acquisition University
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

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      Issued by Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services on Jun 2021
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    • Certified Specialist

      Issued by Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certified on Aug 2021
      Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) CertifiedAssociated with Ryan Smith