Karen Sitzes is an experienced procurement specialist currently working at Koia since November 2021, where responsibilities include calculating and placing purchase orders for raw materials and managing logistics for production runs. Prior experience at ALDI US spanned from April 2017 to November 2021, focusing on purchasing for a diverse range of commodities, including fresh produce and dry grocery items, while utilizing the Produce Tendering Platform. Previous work at the American Cancer Society from October 2008 to March 2017 involved processing purchasing requests and vendor quotes. Karen Sitzes holds an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Highland Community College and has additional educational experiences at Avila University and Kansas State University.