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Robert Ernst, C.P.M.

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Very Happily Retired at Very Happily Retired
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Robert is a highly accomplished procurement executive, recently retired, with a history of building and transforming global procurement organizations at firms like ASML and KPMG. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Life-Time Certified Purchasing Manager, he is described by others as an exceptional, supportive, and outstanding leader.

He is passionate about talent management and developing the careers of his team members, a focus that has been a consistent theme throughout his leadership roles. Robert has a reputation for building strong, diverse teams and treating each individual with dignity and respect, fostering high-trust relationships.

Unique fact: He was recruited by KPMG to create the firms entire procurement organization and initiative from the ground up.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Very Happily Retired
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Procurement Transformation
His career has focused on elevating tactical procurement functions into strategic, value-oriented organizations at both KPMG and ASML.
Talent Development
Recommendations repeatedly highlight his role as a supportive manager dedicated to the professional growth of his team members.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Very Happily Retired
Very Happily Retired
7-2018 - 3-2025
Head of U.S. Indirect Procurement
ASML
1-2008 - 10-2017
Director, Firmwide Procurement
KPMG US
1-2002 - 12-2007
Director, National Purchasing
KPMG US
11-1998 - 12-2001
National Purchasing Manager
KPMG US
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
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