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Dr. Stephan Harms

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Director Strategic Procurement Development at Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG
📍 Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dr. Stephan Harms is a seasoned executive with over 15 years in global procurement and sustainability, currently serving as Director Strategic Procurement Development at Ernstings family. He holds a PhD from Leibniz Universität Hannover and an Executive MBA from Kellogg-WHU, specializing in integrating technology and sustainability into procurement strategies for the retail sector.

Driven by a passion for innovation, he actively collaborates with academic and professional communities to exchange knowledge and explore new solutions. His interests lie at the intersection of retail, technology, and sustainable business practices, informed by his extensive research and leadership roles. He values creating long-lasting, quality products.

Unique fact: His PhD dissertation explored the nuanced topics of psychological ownership, digital transformation, and sustainability within the retail industry.

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Current Role
Director Strategic Procurement Development
Location
Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Sustainable Procurement
A core focus of his career and academic research, including his Master's thesis on motivating suppliers to improve sustainability performance and current role at Ernsting's family.
AI in Procurement
His Executive MBA thesis focused specifically on the opportunities and challenges of AI-driven procurement in the retail industry, indicating deep expertise on the topic.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Director Strategic Procurement Development
Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG
7-2014 - 12-2018
Head of Procurement & Sustainability Coordination
Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG
2-2013 - 6-2014
Senior Manager Procurement Coordination
Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG
9-2012 - 1-2013
Trainee Sourcing / Sustainability
Otto International
12-2010 - 8-2012
Intern Procurement
Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG
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Education
8-2023 - 8-2025
Executive Master of Business Administration
Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA
6-2017 - 7-2023
PhD at the Innovation Management Group
Leibniz Universität Hannover
4-2014 - 7-2016
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
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