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Erik van Raaij is a Professor of Purchasing & Supply Management in Healthcare at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. With a foundation in Engineering from the University of Twente and a PhD in Marketing, his multidisciplinary approach combines elements from engineering and business management. He has contributed extensively to international journals such as Health Policy, Journal of Business Ethics, and Journal of Supply Chain Management, focusing on the impact of purchasing decisions within the healthcare sector. Erik is a Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management and is actively involved in the Erasmus Research Institute of Management. His research interests include Sustainability, Circular Economy, Healthcare Procurement, and Buyer-Supplier Relationships, reflecting his commitment to improving procurement processes in healthcare settings. His achievements in teaching and research have been recognized with multiple awards, highlighting his dedication to excellence in education and knowledge dissemination. Additionally, Erik participates in various academic and professional committees, and has presented at numerous conferences on the topic of sustainable procurement and health service performance.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, Netherlands
Currently holds a professorship in Purchasing & Supply Management with a focus on healthcare.
TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands
Specialized in Industrial Design Engineering.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.