Mirjam Kibbeling

Mirjam Kibbeling is a Lecturer in Public Procurement at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, working across a partnership of five Dutch universities of applied sciences. She bridges academic research and practical implementation in sustainable public sector procurement.

• Board member and supervisor at Nevi, the Dutch association for procurement and supply management
• Trainer, speaker, and coach in procurement and leadership domains

Her research focuses on leveraging procurement practices for sustainable transitions, emphasizing circular economy principles, leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. She contributes to the SDG12 alliance for sustainable production and consumption, aligning procurement strategies with United Nations objectives.

Her recent work includes publications like Public Procurement Knowledge Magazine 2024, analyzing how public sector purchasing can drive systemic sustainability changes through market collaboration and innovative supply chain practices.

Active in both academia and industry, Mirjam combines insights from her technical business engineering background and psychology training to facilitate partnerships between public organizations and suppliers. She also engages with media platforms to amplify circular procurement advocacy.