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Nicole Brickner

@nicolebrickner

I drive strategic sourcing and procurement that reduce costs and strengthen supplier continuity through data-informed improvements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a procurement or strategic sourcing role where I can manage supplier networks, negotiate costs, improve inventory and reporting with data analysis, and standardize processes—especially in operations where consistency, compliance, and continuity of supply matter.

I’m a strategic sourcing and procurement professional supporting aerospace and defense operations by partnering with engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to identify solutions, negotiate pricing, and ensure continuity of supply.

As a Sourcing Specialist, I serve as the primary onsite sourcing and operations resource supporting L3Harris Aerospace & Defense, managing sourcing activities across a network of 5,000+ suppliers. I improve inventory accuracy, streamline procurement processes, and standardize documentation to prepare for operational audits and compliance reviews.

Earlier in transportation and supply chain roles, I managed $9.3 million in annual transportation spend and negotiated freight contracts that reduced costs by 4.4% ($273,072 in annual savings). I also managed vendor performance, coordinated outbound supply chain operations, and built carrier partnerships that increased monthly shipment volume by 4 million pounds.

I bring an analytical edge from my time as a Financial Analyst, where I streamlined commission reporting by optimizing SQL queries and using advanced Excel functions. As a Real Estate Broker, I’ve also run end-to-end operations—marketing strategy, CRM systems, contract negotiation, transaction management, and client communications—closing approximately $8 million in residential real estate sales.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sourcing Specialist

Current

Fastenal

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Serves as the primary onsite sourcing and operations resource supporting L3Harris Aerospace & Defense, improving inventory accuracy and streamlining procurement processes. Manages sourcing across 5,000+ suppliers, negotiates pricing, and standardizes documentation to prepare for audits and compliance reviews.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Procurement Operations Inventory Accuracy Data Analysis

Current

Real Estate Broker

Current

Brickner Realty

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Operated an independently owned real estate brokerage specializing in residential transactions and client relationship management, closing approximately $8M in sales as an individual agent. Built a referral-based business with 60+ five-star Google reviews while managing marketing strategy, CRM systems, contract negotiations, transactions, and client communications.

Real Estate Sales Client Relationship Management CRM Management Marketing Strategy Contract Negotiation Transaction Management Referral Marketing Vendor Management Customer Service

Financial Analyst

Verizon Wireless

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Analyzed compensation data and governance reports to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy. Streamlined commission reporting by optimizing SQL queries to reduce manual effort and supported process improvements using advanced Excel analysis.

SQL Advanced Excel Financial Analysis Data Reconciliation Process Improvement Data Quality

Customer Account Representative

Ravago Group

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Supported complex order management within a global polymer distribution organization by coordinating logistics, inventory, regulatory compliance, and customer service activities. Led initiatives to improve collaboration between Customer Service and Logistics, serving as a liaison for high-volume sales representatives and key customer accounts.

Order Management Cross Functional Collaboration Logistics Coordination Inventory Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management

Transportation Coordinator

Ravago Group

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Managed $9.3M in annual transportation spend while overseeing vendor relationships and outbound supply chain operations across the southeastern United States. Negotiated freight contracts to reduce costs by 4.4% and generate $273,072 in annual savings, while improving delivery performance through carrier and vendor management.

Transportation Management Vendor Performance Management Logistics Coordination Supply Chain Operations Carrier Partnership Management