Katharine Lalonde
About Katharine Lalonde
Katharine Lalonde is a Purchasing Manager at Rishi Tea, where she has worked since 2010. She previously held the position of Purchasing Compliance Supervisor at GMR Marketing from 2006 to 2010.
Work at Rishi Tea & Botanicals
Katharine Lalonde has served as the Purchasing Manager at Rishi Tea & Botanicals since 2010. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the procurement of high-quality tea and botanical products. Her extensive experience in purchasing and compliance contributes to the company's commitment to sourcing sustainable and ethically produced ingredients.
Previous Experience in Purchasing Compliance
Before joining Rishi Tea, Katharine worked at GMR Marketing as a Purchasing Compliance Supervisor from 2006 to 2010. In this position, she focused on ensuring compliance with purchasing regulations and standards, which enhanced her expertise in procurement processes and supplier management.
Education and Qualifications
Katharine Lalonde completed her secondary education at Batavia Senior High School. She pursued higher education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004.
Career Timeline
Katharine's career in purchasing began after her education, with her first significant role at GMR Marketing from 2006 to 2010. She then transitioned to Rishi Tea & Botanicals, where she has accumulated over 14 years of experience in her current position as Purchasing Manager.