Brandi Diaz
@brandidiaz
I manage mission-critical procurement, sourcing, purchase orders, and supplier delivery for NASA contractor operations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I support NASA White Sands Test Facility operations at Sierra Lobo, managing time-sensitive procurement for three high-priority programs. I process more than 100 purchase orders each month and serve as the primary buyer for critical flight hardware.
As Acting Lead Buyer, I help prioritize procurement work and guide a team of four buyers. I coordinate with program managers, engineers, operations teams, and suppliers to protect schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
Previously at Wolf Creek Federal Services, I coordinated facility-maintenance purchasing, planned technician workloads, tracked project risks, and maintained procurement records through ReqLogic and MAXIMO CMMS. I also supported budget tracking, policy compliance, supplier follow-up, and open-PO reconciliation.
My earlier automotive parts and general management experience strengthened my purchasing, inventory, vendor relationship, P&L, and team leadership skills. As General Manager at NAPA Auto Parts, I increased store sales by 30% in my first quarter.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Buyer II (Acting Lead Buyer)
Sierra Lobo, Inc.
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)
Dedicated procurement buyer supporting three high-priority operational programs, processing over 100 purchase orders per month. Serves as Acting Lead Buyer, guiding a team of four buyers and managing critical flight hardware procurements.
Project Coordinator / Planner-Scheduler / Purchasing
Wolf Creek Federal Services
May 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Coordinated procurement activities for facility maintenance projects, created purchase orders in ReqLogic, and managed work orders in MAXIMO CMMS. Planned and scheduled technician workloads and tracked vendor shipments.
General Manager
NAPA Auto Parts
Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Directed purchasing, vendor relations, and inventory management to maintain stock levels and control costs. Managed financial performance including P&L oversight and increased store sales by 30% within the first quarter.
Commercial Parts Professional
Advance Auto Parts
Aug 2015 - Apr 2021 (5 years 8 months)
Sourced and procured automotive parts from multiple suppliers to meet commercial customer needs. Managed inventory control processes and coordinated special-order procurement requests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, currently in progress.
Cobre High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Earned a high school diploma in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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