Karen Stevens

Karen Stevens is an experienced sourcing and procurement leader with a robust background in managing multi-million dollar spend across various industries. Currently serving as Director of Strategic Sourcing at The Toro Company, Karen oversees a $2B budget and is dedicated to enhancing team engagement and development. Previous roles include Director of Strategic Sourcing and Planning at DecoPac, where Karen modernized analytics and reporting, and Procurement Director at Ecolab, where initiatives led to significant supplier performance improvements. Karen also founded Little Red Hen Foods, launching a successful frozen pizza product, and has held various strategic sourcing positions at Andersen Corporation and General Mills, consistently achieving cost savings and efficiency improvements. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Organization Management and a BSB in Supply Chain and Operations Management from the University of Minnesota.