Susan Traul

Susan Traul is an accomplished Operations Sourcing Manager at Stitch Fix, where responsibilities include establishing the first internal sourcing team and managing a $140M operational spend across various categories. Previously, as Sourcing Manager at Northern Tool + Equipment, Susan built a roadmap for indirect spend strategies that optimized over $250M in annual expenditures. Experience includes a role as Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant at UnitedHealth Group, overseeing a $150M delivery category, and a significant tenure at Target, where contributions included reducing costs for over 1,900 stores and providing training on procurement best practices. Early career experience in legal roles at Melli Law, Fresh Start Legal Group, and Foley & Lardner LLP helped develop strong negotiation and contracting skills. Susan holds a BS in Political Science, Legal Studies, and Asian American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.