Hans Bruijstens

Hans Bruijstens serves as a lecturer-researcher at the Business Innovation Knowledge Centre of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. With extensive experience in procurement education and practice, he coordinates the Procurement Management minor program and acts as research/quartermaster for the Public Procurement Innovation Workshop (IWP).

His research interests focus on procurement management, sustainable consumer behavior in purchasing, public procurement innovation, and job profile analysis for procurement professionals. His work bridges academic theory with practical application in the procurement field, with particular emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation in public procurement.

Bruijstens' publications span nearly two decades, showing consistent focus on procurement education and practice. His research demonstrates strong connections between workforce development, sustainable consumption patterns, and public sector procurement innovation. Recent work particularly emphasizes sustainable clothing consumption and innovation during crisis periods.

• 38 citations for his 2005 job profile research article
• Featured in policy documents (1 policy source referenced)
• 53 readers on Mendeley for his key publications

As an educator, Bruijstens supervises graduate students and teaches purchasing within the Logistics Management (RMI) program. His Procurement Management minor attracts students from approximately 12 different programs across various universities of applied sciences, with class sizes typically ranging from 45-55 students. The program is highly regarded for its external focus and strong connections with industry professionals, who serve as guest lecturers, host companies, and assessors. The procurement job market is described as oversupplied, with students often being recruited during their studies.