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RORY W. TIPTON
1659 S. Riverstone Lane, # 202
Boise, ID 83706
(509) 339-5577
rtipton@alumni.uidaho.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Public Relations, University of Idaho, December 2005
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Purchasing Professional with over eight (8) years of experience in large-scale procurement, strategic sourcing, supply
chain management, and contract administration.
PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE
Senior Buyer, Idaho Department ofHealth & Welfare, June 2014 – January 2016.
Duties include:
 Review and process divisional requisitions, and prepare and issue bid requests, purchase orders,and contracts in a
high-pressure environment for custom software solutions, off-the-shelf (OTS) software, communications
equipment, computer hardware, medical equipment, lab equipment and materials, vehicles, and housing & dining.
 Develop and implement specifications, terms & conditions, and SOW’s (scopes of work) for sealed bid requests,
informal quote requests, contracts,and purchase orders.
 Open, review, and evaluate sealed bids and proposals, as well as informal bids and quotations.
 Negotiate terms and conditions for contracts.
 Renew and/or amend contracts as needed.
 Determine sole-source acquisition when necessary.
 Utilize state contracts such as NASPO-WSCA for various direct purchases.
 Assist divisional end-users with software asset tracking.
 Utilize the department’s purchasing card (P-Card) program for various small purchases.
 Work closely with Accounts Payable Dept. on invoice and P-Card reconciliation.
 Work closely with other buyers and technical experts within the department to achieve a high level of teamwork
and synergy.
 Maintain close working relationships with divisional representatives and vendors.
 Maintain purchasing records, files, and vendor profiles within the department’s e-procurement system Navision.
 Utilize the State’s e-commerce procurement system IPRO WebProcure for bid solicitations and contract awards.
 Undergo regular training in applicable local, state, and federalpurchasing laws, policies, and regulations.
Procurement and Supply Specialist, Washington State University Central Purchasing, July 2007 – June 2014.
Duties include:
 Review and process departmental requisitions, and prepare and issue bid requests,purchase orders, and contracts
for goods and services in a high-pressure environment across a wide variety of commodity areas including but not
limited to: facilities operations, construction, utilities, heavy equipment, information technology, agriculture,
athletics, housing and dining, veterinary sciences,scientific/research, and vehicles.
 Develop and implement specifications, terms & conditions, and SOW’s (scopes of work) for sealed bid requests,
informal quote requests, purchase orders, and contracts.
 Open, review, and evaluate sealed bids and proposals, as well as informal bids and quotations.
 Negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
 Renew and/or amend contracts as needed.
 Determine sole-source acquisition when necessary
 Work with various state,federal, and GPO (group purchasing organization) contracts including but not limited to:
WSCA, NASPO,E&I,KCDA,WA DIS & DES, TIPS/TAPS,PROVISTA,WIPHE,and GSA.
 Utilize the WSU purchasing card (P-Card) program for various small purchases.
 Conduct vendor research and selection.

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 Conduct new product research.
 Work closely with other university buyers in a very synergistic teamwork-focused environment.
 Maintain close working relationships with university departmental contacts and vendors.
 Work closely with Accounts Payable Dept. on invoice and P-Card reconciliation.
 Maintain a working knowledge of current local, state, and federalpurchasing laws, policies, and regulations.
 Train and educate university departments in local, state, and federalpurchasing laws, policies, and regulations.
 Work closely with university legal department and Attorney General’s office in evaluating/negotiating contract
terms & conditions, as well as mitigating situations involving litigation.
 Maintain and update purchasing records, files, and vendor profiles within AIS (WSU’s purchasing database).
 Work with the EAB (Education Advisory Board) in broadening & strengthening strategic sourcing efforts.
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS EXPERIENCE
 Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,Outlook, etc…)
 IPRO WebProcure by Perfect Commerce (State of Idaho’s e-procurement system)
 Navision by Microsoft (Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare’s e-procurement system)
 Legacy Systems based applications, mainframes, and databases
 AIS (Administrative Information Systems)
 The EAB (Education Advisory Board) Spend Compass Program
 WEBS (Washington Electronic Business Solutions) (State of Washington’s e-procurement system)
EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
 Senior Buyer, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, June 2014 – January 2016
 Procurement & Supply Specialist, Washington State University, July 2007 – June 2014
 Sales Associate,Ambassador Auto, 2006-2007
 Media Relations Intern, University of Idaho Athletics, 2005-2006
CERTIFICATIONS, SPECIAL TRAININGS, AWARDS, ANDHONORS
 National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Course – Contracting and Procurement in the Public
Sector, 2015
 NIGP Course – Procurement Ethics, 2015
 Meyers-Briggs Personality in the Workplace workshop, 2015
 NIGP Course – Contract Administration, 2014
 National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) Facilities Institute Certificate of Completion, 2012
 WSU Length of Service Recognition, 5-years, 2012
 Subaru Stellar Performer Award,Subaru of America, 2006 & 2007
 Varsity Letter Award,University of Idaho Football, 2004
REFERENCES
Eric Rogers, Director of Purchasing, Washington State University, 509-335-3541
Patty Gropp, Associate Director of Purchasing, Washington State University, 509-335-3582