Sheila Butze

Sheila Butze is an experienced professional in vendor management and procurement, currently serving as the Vendor Management Lead-Investments at Mercer since July 2024. Prior to this role, Butze held the position of Director of Enterprise Vendor Management at Franklin Templeton from January 2024 to July 2024. At Putnam Investments from January 2002 to January 2024, Butze progressed through several key roles, including Director of Market Data Services & Corporate Procurement, where responsibilities included sourcing market data and corporate services globally, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating cost optimization efforts. Prior experience includes strategic marketing as an Account Executive at Greater Media and a strong academic background with a BA in American History from Wheaton College.