Karen Garmon

Karen Garmon has extensive experience in procurement and materials management, currently serving as a Senior Buyer at Reliance Worldwide Corporation since June 2010, where responsibilities include managing the SAP system for MRP and Procurement, creating purchase orders, and negotiating with domestic and international suppliers. Prior to this, Garmon worked at Emerson Climate Technologies from October 1998 to May 2010 in various roles such as Material Analyst and International Materials Analyst, focusing on inventory analysis and supplier communication. Garmon began a career at Copeland Corporation in January 1981, progressing from factory work to administrative roles before transitioning to materials analysis. Garmon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Faulkner University, obtained between 2004 and 2007.