Pete Costa
About Pete Costa
Pete Costa serves as the Purchasing / Facilities Manager at Crain Communications in Detroit, Michigan, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in procurement, having previously worked as a Corporate Buyer at Compuware and Covisint, as well as a Senior Buyer at Crain Communications.
Work at Crain Communications
Pete Costa has been serving as the Purchasing / Facilities Manager at Crain Communications since 2022. He is based in Detroit, Michigan, and has held this position for two years. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Buyer at the same organization from 2019 to 2023, accumulating four years of experience in procurement and facilities management.
Previous Experience in Corporate Buying
Before joining Crain Communications, Pete Costa worked as a Corporate Buyer at Covisint from 2013 to 2019, where he gained six years of experience in the Greater Detroit Area. His career in corporate buying began at Compuware, where he served in the same role from 2008 to 2013 for five years. These positions contributed to his expertise in purchasing and supplier management.
Education and Expertise
Pete Costa studied Business Administration and Management at Macomb Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree from 1993 to 1997. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business practices, which he has applied throughout his career in purchasing and facilities management.
Career Timeline
Pete Costa's career in purchasing spans over a decade. He began as a Corporate Buyer at Compuware from 2008 to 2013, followed by a similar role at Covisint from 2013 to 2019. After his tenure at Covisint, he transitioned to Crain Communications, where he first worked as a Senior Buyer before advancing to his current position as Purchasing / Facilities Manager in 2022.