Pauline Tradewell

Pauline Tradewell is a seasoned professional in inventory operations and merchandising with extensive experience in supply chain management. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Inventory Operations & Sourcing at Würth MRO, Safety, & Metalworking since June 2025, Pauline has a rich background that includes senior management roles at Essendant and global purchasing positions at W.W. Grainger. At Essendant, key responsibilities involved enhancing supplier performance and streamlining processes. Previous experience at W.W. Grainger involved cross-functional collaboration in purchasing to achieve significant cost savings through strategic negotiations. Earlier roles at Kmart focused on category management and vendor negotiations. Pauline holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Iowa State University.