Jan Grothe

CPO I #entrepreneurship #transformation #coaching

Germany

About

As Chief Procurement Officer of one of the largest European procurement organisations I'm aware of our huge responsibility we do have throughout the supply chain. More than 250.000 people along the supply chain benefit from our tenders worth 32bn Euro in 2024. We aim for being the pacesetter in delivering value out of procurement. Apart from this, I'm interested in sharing best practices in world class procurement, digitization including AI, leadership&culture in similar corporates. I'm convinced that a modern procurement function can be one of the most significant value drivers and should be located at or close to board level. And of course: we are looking for the best talents. Do not hesitate to contact me! Please note: This account is used for both professional and personal posts. Deutsche Bahn AG privacy policy: https://db.de/dsh

Experience

  • Deutsche Bahn (24 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chief Procurement Officer
      Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • SVP Procurement Infrastructure
      Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs

      Responsible for Procurement Infrastructure @ DB AG

    • SVP Procurement Strategy and IT Systems
      2014 - Aug 2019 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      Responsible for Procurement Strategy, Supplier Management, Procurement Projects, Procurement Principles, Processes and IT Systems as well as for international activities (such as our International Procurement Office in Shanghai)

  • Managing Director at JG Consult
    1997 - 2001 · 4 yrs

    Consulting Services in Business Process Modelling and Outsourcing, Introducing IT-Networks in small and medium sized companies

  • Managing Director at JG Computervertrieb
    1993 - 1997 · 4 yrs

    Distributing computer (network) solutions for public sector customers. Consultancy Services.