Peter Ferreira

Peter Ferreira, MBA, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the areas of product management, procurement, and supply chain. Peter has held various leadership roles in reputable companies such as Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Cornelius, and Navistar Inc.

At Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Peter served as the Director of Product Management, where they collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop competitive product development strategies and manage the new product development pipeline. Peter also focused on product life cycle management and simplification.

Prior to that, Peter worked at Cornelius as the Director of Global Procurement & Supply Chain, where they were responsible for developing and driving procurement strategies for the automation segment. Peter formed partnerships with major clients' procurement teams to leverage volume and supplier relationships, resulting in positive value for both organizations. Peter also managed the contract manufacturing supply base and OEM suppliers.

In their earlier role as a Procurement Manager at Cornelius, Peter led the implementation of the procurement strategy for the Ice Drink Product Segment. Peter engaged with major customers to align long-term sourcing strategies and negotiated master supply agreements.

Before joining Cornelius, Peter gained valuable experience at Navistar Inc, where they held several roles including Supply Manager, Global Product Marketing Manager, Product Manager, and Project Manager. In these roles, they developed supplier strategies, cultivated relationships with global suppliers, negotiated new product programs, and managed multi-million dollar deals with customers and suppliers. Peter also played a key role in launching an aftermarket parts brand and achieving significant sales growth.

Overall, Peter Ferreira's work experience demonstrates their expertise in product management, procurement, and supply chain, with a track record of developing strategies, building relationships, and driving positive business outcomes.

Peter Ferreira, MBA obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northern Illinois University from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management and Information Systems at the same university from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, they hold a certification in "How to Make Strategic Thinking a Habit" from LinkedIn, obtained in 2021.