Diego R Lopez

Diego R Lopez is an experienced purchasing and procurement professional with a strong background in logistics and supply chain management. Currently serving as Purchasing Manager at Houston Zoo since November 2019, Diego previously held roles including Category Manager - Fleet at CEVA Logistics, Purchasing Manager at Atlantic Coffee Solutions, and Senior Buyer at Stewart & Stevenson. Additional experience includes significant positions at Mitsubishi-Caterpillar Forklift America and FMC Technologies, where Diego managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and complex sourcing projects. Diego began a career at HP as a Buyer - Planner III, known for negotiating substantial cost savings. Diego holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the UHD Marilyn Davies College of Business.