Rodney Calvin
Middletown,RI
Summary
Results-driven professional with 14 years of military experience in inventory management and procurement, complemented by over 12 years of Department of Defense expertise in contract writing and purchasing. Proficient in all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing, vendor selection, and logistics, while delivering exceptional service to military officials and DOD civilians.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Agent, Contracting Officer
Department of Navy
03.2004 - 10.2025
- Serve as a Purchasing Agent, utilizing various purchasing methods (blanket purchase agreements, government-wide commercial credit card and purchase/delivery orders).
- Procure parts, supplies and services including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC).
- Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving favorable terms that aligned with procurement goals.
- Reviewed open market purchase requests and Government Wide Purchase Card (GWPC) transactions to ensure sufficiency of information for procurement through federal sources.
- Evaluated and selected effective purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases.
- Executed purchases below micro purchase threshold, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Determines procurement source and method. Obtains or develops source list of responsible contractors.
- Monitor the entire purchasing process from receipt of purchase request to completion of the order/contract.
- Managed procurement processes for training materials and supplies, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
- Collaborated with departments to identify purchasing needs and priorities.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and purchase orders.
- Assisted in developing procurement policies and procedures.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and products, broadening procurement options.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to align on purchasing decisions and priorities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations when purchasing goods or services from vendors.
- Assessed supplier capabilities against organizational needs and made recommendations regarding changes in sourcing strategy.
- Analyzed vendor quotes and negotiated contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored shipments from vendors to ensure all items were received according to specifications outlined in the purchase order agreement.
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers to ensure timely payments while maximizing discounts.
- Reviewed purchase orders and identified discrepancies in quantities, prices, and shipping terms.
- Interacted regularly with internal departments such as accounting and operations to ensure timely delivery of goods or services purchased.
- Conducted research on new vendors and products to secure the best quality at the lowest cost.
- Coordinated meetings between vendors, buyers, finance staff, and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
- Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire NH10-2026
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Arkansas05-1997
Skills
- Procurement
- Contract administration
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis techniques
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- MS Office Suite
- Outlook and Access
- Virtual tools
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Post Adjunct, Post Surgeon and Board of Director (BOD) for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Committee Member for American Veteran National (AVN)
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success, Southern New Hampshire Chapter
Military Honors
- Received Navy and Marine Corp Commendation medal for outstanding performance
- Received Navy and Marine Corp Achievement medal for outstanding performance
Certifications
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program/Department of Labor-Certificate in 2000 hours in Computer Peripheral-Equipment Operator (Clerical)
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program/Department of Labor-Certificate in 6000 hours in Manager, Retail Store (Retail Trade)
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program/Department of Labor-Certificate in 4000 hours in Postal Office Clerk (Government Service)
- DAWIA Certification Purchasing Level 1
- DAWIA Certification Purchasing Level 2
- DAWIA Certification Contracting Professional
Veteran Status
U.S. Navy Veteran (15 years), Service-Connected Disabled Veteran
Career Experience
- Department of Defense (DOD), US Naval War College (USNWC), Newport, RI, 04/01/15, 10/01/25, Purchasing Agent, Contracting Officer, Check Writer
- Department of Defense (DOD), Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Newport, RI, 01/01/12, 12/31/15, Purchasing Agent
- A2B Tracking, Portsmouth, RI, 01/01/11, 12/31/12, Inventory Agent (Contractor)
- US Navy, Officer Training Command, Newport, RI, 01/01/08, 12/31/11, Purchasing Agent/Logistics Technician
- US Navy, USS Monterey CG-61, Norfolk, VA, 01/01/05, 12/31/08, Logistics Specialist
- US Navy, Naval Air Station, Brunswick, ME, 01/01/02, 12/31/05, Supply Clerk
- US Navy, SK 'A' School, Meridian, MS, 01/01/02, 12/31/02, Student
- US Navy, USS Emory S Land AS-39, Norfolk, VA, 01/01/97, 12/31/02, Deck Seaman
- US Navy, Naval Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, 01/01/97, 12/31/97, Recruit
Timeline
Purchase Agent, Contracting Officer
Department of Navy
03.2004 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Delta High School