Glauco Ferreira
About Glauco Ferreira
Glauco Ferreira is the Sourcing Senior Manager - Direct Materials at General Mills in São Paulo, Brazil, with over a decade of experience in sourcing and procurement across various industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Glauco Ferreira is currently working as the Sourcing Senior Manager - Direct Materials at General Mills in São Paulo, Brazil. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement of direct materials, ensuring that the company maintains strong relationships with suppliers while optimizing cost efficiencies and quality standards.
Previous Experience at General Mills
From 2019 to 2021, Glauco Ferreira served as the Sourcing Senior Manager - Indirect & ESC at General Mills in São Paulo, Brazil. Prior to that, he worked as the Sourcing Manager - Indirect from 2017 to 2019, also in São Paulo. His roles involved managing indirect procurement and enterprise services categories, demonstrating his versatility and depth of experience in the sourcing field.
Experience at Cargill
Before joining General Mills, Ferreira worked at Cargill as the Sourcing Coordinator - Indirect & ESC from 2014 to 2017. Based in the São Paulo area, he coordinated efforts in sourcing activities for indirect procurement and enterprise services, contributing significantly to the company's supply chain management initiatives.
Early Career at Johnson & Johnson
Glauco Ferreira began his career at Johnson & Johnson, where he held multiple roles from 2011 to 2014. He started as an Intern of Maintenance Engineering and Procurement External Manufacturing, followed by a position as a Quality Operations Engineer Trainee. He later advanced to the role of Category Buyer - Indirect Supply Chain, gaining comprehensive exposure to various aspects of procurement and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Ferreira holds an MBA in Marketing Management from Universidade de São Paulo, which he completed in 2019. In 2016, he pursued studies in Accounting and Finance at Insper. His foundational education includes an Engineer's Degree in Production Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista 'Júlio de Mesquita Filho' / UNESP, completed in 2011. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a robust understanding of business operations, finance, and engineering principles.