Steffen John

Steffen John is an experienced professional in category management and indirect procurement, currently serving as Category Manager for Indirect Spend at Carl Kühne KG (GmbH & Co.) since January 2022. Prior to this role, Steffen held several positions at The Berner Group, including Team Lead for Indirect Spend & Services and Strategic Purchaser for International Indirect Spend. Steffen's expertise encompasses strategic sourcing and operational procurement across various sectors, including IT, HR, and logistics. Steffen's previous experience includes strategic purchasing in the automotive sector at Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH and internships at Daimler AG and Porsche Deutschland GmbH, along with academic support roles at Hochschule Heilbronn. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Purchasing & Supply Management from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg and a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Procurement from Hochschule Heilbronn.