Ashley Grimes
Purchasing Agent
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Logistics professional with comprehensive knowledge in supply chain and procurement processes. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing supply needs. Skilled in inventory control, contract management, and vendor relations. Reliable team player with astrategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent: Contracts Division (Remote)
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted market research per Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212.3 in response to end-users' requests for supplies/services.
- Input contract award information into the electronic procurement system (ePS).
- Input purchase order details in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
- Created pre-award solicitations via Sam.gov and GSA eBuy.
- Reviewed and evaluated quotes for price reasonableness and determined if the offer was technically acceptable for purchase.
- Reviewed Purchase Requests (PR’s) and other related documents for various materials, supplies, equipment, services, etc., for completeness and accuracy, per policies and regulations.
- Coordinated and communicated with end-users to ensure contract deadlines were met.
- Grade: NC (III)
- Supervisor: Darren Davis (678) 984-5137
Medical Clinic Supply Technician/Purchasing Agent
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed daily purchases of medical/dental supplies and equipment via Government Purchase Card (GPC)
- Conducted open market research through various Sources of Supply per Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Created Purchase Orders (POs) through the VISTA computer application system.
- Reconciled/approved purchase orders promptly to ensure payment deadlines were met.
- Performed inventories and scheduled cycle counts on all supply areas and replenished stock levels as needed.
- Reviewed invoices for authenticity, appropriateness, and pricing.
- Maintained accurate records and files of all permanent transactions, purchases, receiving reports, and other documents.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were received, distributed, and replenished throughout the clinic storage areas.
- Avoided stock outages in clinic storage locations through diligent management of replenishment and communication with end-users to determine adequate inventory levels.
- Utilized bar code and scanning equipment to print and reproduce stored electronic forms; make purchases online, and record supplies and equipment accurately.
- Received, unpacked, uncrated, and stored inventory into the primary storage area using various forms of material handling equipment.
- Performed inventory management procedures to forecast potential backorders of stock and coordinated procurement through alternative sources of supply when needed to ensure veterans’ healthcare needs were met.
- Grade: GS-7 (Step 2)
- Awards: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Excellence, 18 Aug 2022
- Supervisor: Melvin Bell (843)-529-0869 x7058
Medical Material (AFSC 4A1X1)
United States Air Force Reserve
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Ensured that all emergency medical material remained within adequate shelf life and replenished expired supplies appropriately.
- Conducted inventory supply for aircrew inflight emergency medical kits for sterility and integrity.
- Performed and monitored computer operations using the Defense Medical Logistic Standard Support (DMLSS) application.
- Initiated and managed the requisitioning, receipt, storage, issue, and turn-in of medical materiel.
- Conducted inventories on all medical supplies, ensuring adequate on-hand stock was available.
- Prepared and authorized purchase orders for a wide variety of medical supplies and services, and durable medical equipment.
- Maintained requirements for proper storage/contingency needs for operations of War Reserve Material (WRM) Assets.
- Completed 192 hrs. of classroom/practical technical training; Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, Medical Training Command, JB San Antonio, Texas (Dean's List)
- Supervisor: John Johnson (843) 861-8206
Material Handler
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained pallets of inventory by identifying, labeling, wrapping, pulling, packing, crating, and placing stock into various warehouse locations.
- Input receipt of delivered shipments into the Vista computer system, ensuring adequate accountability of assets.
- Verified integrity of delivered shipment via unpacking/uncrating, wrapping, and delivering materials/equipment to various end-user locations located throughout the medical facility.
- Maintained and used various material handling equipment to include manual/automatic power jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
- Pay Plan: WG, Grade: 6- Nonsupervisory
- Supervisor: Sam Marenovich (843) 297-1939
Material Handler/Machine Operator
MAU Workforce Solutions/Robert Bosch LLC.
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Located various part components via pulling and verifying materials listed on production orders.
- Utilized barcode scanners by inputting part components into electronic computer tracking systems.
- Prepared component parts for production line trays.
- Delivered component parts to production line assembly stations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols while performing microscopic quality control inspections of assembled components in preparation for shipment.
- Supervisor: Leigh Ann Kellam (843) 767-7610
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (AFSC 1P0X1)
United States Air Force
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Packed, fit, disassembled, assembled, inspected, and maintained, aircrew life-saving devices to include; Back Automatic (BA22) Parachutes, Aviators Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Goggles, Aircrew Laser Eye Protection (ALEP) glasses, Head Gear Unit (HGU) 55/P Flight Helmets, 12/P & 20/P Oxygen Masks, aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) equipment, 46-Man Life Rafts, Combat Survivor Evader Locator radios (CSEL) and 10/P Life Preservers.
- Created equipment assets and recorded critical data information into the Defense Property Management System (DPAS).
- Conducted aircrew training on decontamination line processes and processed aircrew members in decontamination line procedures.
- Managed Hazardous Waste program
- Shift lead in Air Mobility Command's busiest C-17 aircraft wing, ensuring management of equipment configurations for 41 Aircraft
- Awards: Air Force Achievement Medal, (2) Airmen of the Month Awards (AUAB, Al Udeid AFB, Qatar Feb. 2018 - Aug. 2018)
- Air Force Quarterly Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal (Charleston AFB, Charleston, SC)
- Shift Supervisor: Ryan Kinard (803) 942-1826
Education
Some college - Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration – Hospitality Management
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, INSome college - Aircrew Safety Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL01.2019
Diploma - undefined
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro, PA06.2013
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor engagement
- Purchase order processing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
Certification
Active Security Clearance
Timeline
Purchasing Agent: Contracts Division (Remote)
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
10.2022 - 06.2025
Medical Clinic Supply Technician/Purchasing Agent
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 10.2022
Material Handler
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2020 - 01.2021
Material Handler/Machine Operator
MAU Workforce Solutions/Robert Bosch LLC.
01.2020 - 07.2020
Medical Material (AFSC 4A1X1)
United States Air Force Reserve
09.2019 - 04.2022
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (AFSC 1P0X1)
United States Air Force
09.2015 - 09.2019
Some college - Aircrew Safety Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Diploma - undefined
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Some college - Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration – Hospitality Management
Purdue University Global