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Ryan Waites

Baltimore

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Specialist with extensive experience at Morgan State University, excelling in vendor management and contract negotiation. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing vendor relations. Adept at market research and data analysis, driving continuous improvement while fostering effective communication across teams. Committed to ethical procurement practices and strategic sourcing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Morgan State University
Baltimore
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed source selection by researching, evaluating, and selecting vendors to source and procure materials, supplies, and equipment required for daily business operations based on a number of factors included but not limited to cost, technical capability, and past performance.
  • Procured supplies and services utilizing various procurement methods including Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, Sole Source, State Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, Grants, and Emergency Procurements.
  • Actively running the Blanket Purchasing Agreement Program for the AE/Construction Team. Duties are inclusive of but not limited to creating solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, managing contracts over the BPA lifecycle, and processing and tracking task orders routinely.
  • Purchased supplies and services across multiple business lines including AE/Construction, IT, and Commodities and Services.
  • Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
  • Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
  • Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
  • Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Organized periodic meetings with vendors and suppliers to discuss business objectives.
  • Drafted contracts between vendors and the organization; monitored contract execution progress.
  • Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential new suppliers and products.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Developed procurement strategies to optimize purchasing processes.
  • Executed purchase orders and maintained accurate inventory records.
  • Implemented best practices for procurement documentation and reporting.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
  • Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
  • Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
  • Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.

Business Analyst II

Morgan Stanley
Baltimore
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Perform front to back processing of corporate action events, including set up, validation, election, payment and reconciliation.
  • Interface with external corporate action data providers, counterparties, industry utilities and third-party service providers.
  • Scrutinize day to day processes, technology platforms and workflows, and identify and implement opportunities for advancement and improvement.
  • Analyzed business requirements to support project development and implementation.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Documented business processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Aligned business strategies and objectives with the capabilities and constraints of business IT systems.
  • Conducted detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for a business.
  • Worked closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff to provide operational support and project updates.
  • Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
  • Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.
  • Collected business intelligence data from industry reports, public information or purchased sources.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Baltimore
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Tracked inventory and reported stock levels to management.
  • Provided help proactively to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
  • Proficiently utilized company systems to process customer sales transactions.

Internship – Research Center

Baltimore City College
Baltimore
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught students how to research and cite academic sources.
  • Provided editorial services for student papers.
  • Worked with students to help develop professional writing habits.
  • Assisted in organizing educational events and workshops for students.
  • Coordinated communication between faculty and students to enhance engagement.
  • Supported administrative tasks using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
  • Conducted research on educational resources to aid curriculum development.

Internship – Frozen Desert Sorbet

Citywide Youth Development
Baltimore
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Procured materials to manufacture sorbet products.
  • Participated in manufacturing and packaging processes.
  • Present sorbet products to potential buyers, answer questions, and discuss prices.

Furniture Sales Representative/Front End Associate

Big Lots
Baltimore
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Participated in operational activities such as inventory management.
  • Assisted customers with product information, selection, and purchase.
  • Assisted customers as needed in order to maintain the highest level of customer service.

Internship - Groundskeeper

Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Worked with a team member to complete all grounds related tasks.
  • Ensured grounds are pleasant visually and operatively at all times.
  • Maintained lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubbery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Science and Systems

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
12.2022

High School Diploma -

BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE
Baltimore, MD
06.2018

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Market research
  • Procurement processes
  • Purchase order execution
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Writing and verbal communication
  • Purchasing
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Purchase order creation
  • Price negotiation
  • Vendor relations
  • Bid process management
  • Trend analysis
  • Spend analysis
  • Contract monitoring
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Ethical procurement
  • Data entry
  • Contract management
  • Excellent communication
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

  • Simplified Acquisition Procedures Course (Management Concepts) Completed on July 19, 2024
  • Certified Maryland Procurement Associate (Maryland Procurement Academy) Oct. 2024 - Exp. Oct. 2027

Extracurricular Activities

Summer Transportation Program MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD Jun. - Aug. 2015 - Participated in STEM related group workshops Sunday Service Usher HUBER LIFE CENTER, Baltimore, MD Feb. 2011- Sep. 2017 - Seated patrons and provided assistance to church congregants. Creative Alliance PATTERSON PARK, Baltimore, MD Oct. 2016 - Participated in Latin American Heritage Day activities such as face painting, games, and music.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

  • Morgan State University Mar. 2021 - Research paper titled "The Residues of Residential Racial Segregation" published on the university website in May 2021.
  • 2024 - Received the "Above and Beyond Award” Certificate twice while employed as Procurement Technician for Morgan State University.

Accomplishments

  • Above and Beyond Award (MSU Office Procurement, Property Control, and Purchasing Card)

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Morgan State University
07.2024 - Current

Business Analyst II

Morgan Stanley
05.2023 - 06.2024

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
11.2021 - 09.2022

Internship – Research Center

Baltimore City College
08.2019 - 12.2019

Internship – Frozen Desert Sorbet

Citywide Youth Development
06.2019 - 08.2019

Furniture Sales Representative/Front End Associate

Big Lots
09.2018 - 12.2018

Internship - Groundskeeper

Johns Hopkins
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Science and Systems

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE

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