Working Together / Interim Management

A Role Is Vacant.
We Close the Gap — Now.

The position is open, but the work still needs to get done. Instead of searching for months or rushing into a permanent hire, one of us takes over the role directly — with more than 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, not a profile from a database.
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Three Situations Where Interim Is the Right Answer

We’re not motivation coaches trying to reignite old fire in a team. But when a situation can’t be solved alone, we take on the role directly and deliver — not as a team motivator, but as someone who carries the responsibility themselves.

1

A Vacancy or Successor Search That's Taking Longer

The position is suddenly empty, or you’re already searching for the right permanent hire — it’s just taking longer than expected. Either way, the work still needs to get done in the meantime.

2

Growth Without a Matching Leadership Role

Whether it’s a CPO, Head of Procurement, Head of Supply Chain, or Head of Logistics — the title varies from company to company. What they have in common: the organization has outgrown informal leadership, without the matching position ever being filled.

3

An Acute Crisis Needs Fast Impact

Supplier failure, cost explosion, internal conflict — when things are on fire, onboarding time doesn’t count, speed of impact does. We deliver from day one, not after weeks of onboarding.
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Roles

One Mandate.
Two Leadership Areas.

The exact title varies from company to company. What matters is the area — and that you don’t get a candidate from a database, but one of the two Managing Directors, personally.

Interim CPO / Head of Procurement

Strategic and operational leadership of the procurement organization on a temporary basis — from category strategy to day-to-day operations, depending on what's needed.

  • FOCUS
  • Procurement strategy & prioritization
  • Ongoing sourcing & supplier management
  • Stakeholder management with senior leadership
  • RESULTS
  • A functioning procurement organization from day one
  • A clear, handover-ready structure

Interim Head of Supply Chain / Logistics

Leading planning, inventory, transport, or warehousing during transition periods — including acute problem-solving when things are on fire.

  • FOCUS
  • Demand, inventory & transport planning
  • Interfaces with procurement & production
  • Carrier & service provider management
  • RESULTS
  • No supply shortages during the vacancy
  • Reliable handover documentation
Approach

Hands-On From Day One.

After the initial call, we know whether and how quickly we can start — usually a matter of days, not weeks.

1

Initial Call & Situation Analysis

We openly clarify what the role actually involves, how urgent the situation is, and whether an interim mandate is the right fit — or whether Outsourcing would serve you better.
30–60 min., free of charge

2

Mandate Start

Once the scope and expectations are clear, one of us starts directly in the role — without a lengthy selection process beforehand.
Usually within a few days

3

Full Operational Responsibility

We take on real decision-making authority, not just advice — including day-to-day decisions and representing the organization to suppliers and stakeholders.
From the start

4

Ongoing Leadership & Management

Structure, prioritization, and decisions run continuously — supported by u-tender on request for transparency in tenders and KPIs.
Duration varies by mandate

5

Handover to the Newly Hired Leader

If the successor is hired externally — regardless of title — we hand over in a structured way. If no one is hired permanently, the mandate can transition seamlessly into our Outsourcing model.
At the end of the mandate
Don’t want to hire a CPO or Head of Procurement? Then we take on the role permanently — under our Outsourcing model, without a new handover process. Talk to us →
Why OCCON

You Get Us.
Not a Profile From a Database.

What sets OCCON apart from classic interim providers in procurement and supply chain.
Management Takes Over Personally No matching from a database. One of two experienced Managing Directors takes on the role themselves — backed by more than 20 years of experience in procurement.
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No Broker Markup There’s no provider between you and the decision. You pay for experience, not for a broker’s commission.
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Start in Days, Not Weeks After the initial call, we get started right away. No lengthy selection process beforehand, no waiting — we know quickly whether and when we start.
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Who Delivers

Two Managing Directors.
No Pool Behind Them.

Your interim mandate is led personally by one of us. A quick look at who you’ll be working with.

Managing Director:
Sabrina Bähr

Every healthy company needs that one person who not only knows the direction to take but also takes action and isn’t afraid to take a firm stand. At OCCON, that person is Sabrina.

Sabrina’s expertise in logistics and related fields dates back to her time before OCCON. While working as a consultant for the pharmaceutical and automotive industries, she quickly grasped what the “industry giants” needed to operate efficiently and showed them exactly what matters most.

Uncompromisingly transparent project management and clear communication, both internal and external, are the keys to her success in strategic projects.

What drives Sabrina? Delivering sustainable, independent solutions for her clients. To make this happen, she prioritizes creating an environment of honesty and trust in her partnerships, a dynamic where communication is open and direct (and where she isn’t afraid to address the tough issues head-on when necessary). It’s like a professional friendship, if you will.

In her personal life, Sabrina has a passion for horsepower. When she isn’t busy handling high-performance engines, she’s pushing her limits with sports. After all, it’s all about a healthy mind and a healthy body, and so on.

Managing Director:
JOACHIM STELLNER

As the saying goes: a good Managing Director rarely comes alone.

Joachim was active in the consulting industry long before founding OCCON. His areas of expertise span everything from the chemical sector to consulting in transport procurement.

With a strong methodological and strategic approach, he plays a pivotal role in solving even the most complex client challenges, often in a way that leaves clients wondering why they hadn’t thought of the solution themselves.

What drives Joachim? Making life and work easier for clients through product development. Delivering “aha moments” is all part of the service for him and is an integral part of his 360° consulting approach.

His hobbies? Pool and darts, smart financial strategies, and traveling the world.

Pricing Logic

The 1% Rule,
Applied to Your Situation.

A day rate in the four-digit range looks high at first glance. The more relevant question: what does the position actually cost you if you fill it permanently? A simple rule of thumb has become established in the interim market — roughly 1% of the position’s annual salary as the day rate.

Beispielrechnung

€200,000

Annual salary of the position (example)

~1%

Standard market benchmark

~€2,000 

Reference day rate

Already Included in the Day Rate:

 
  • No vacation entitlement and no continued pay during illness
  • No social security contributions, company pension, or company car
  • No severance pay and no garden leave after termination – a mandate simply ends when it ends
  • No recruiting fee for finding a candidate
Looked at differently: the cost of a position left vacant too long, or filled with the wrong person, usually exceeds the day rate many times over. We discuss the specific day rate for your situation in the free initial call.
FAQ

Questions We Hear
Before the First Call.

As a benchmark, roughly 1% of the position's annual salary applies as the day rate (see the calculation above) – with no broker markup, because no third party sits between you and the decision. We discuss the specific day rate for your situation in the free initial call.
Usually within a few days of the initial call. We prioritize a fast start over a lengthy selection process beforehand.
It varies significantly and depends on your situation – from a short-term bridge to longer leadership during a search for a successor. We don't agree on a standard duration; we tailor the mandate to your needs.
Typically, we hand over in a structured way to the newly hired CPO, Head of Procurement, or Head of Logistics. If you decide against a permanent hire, the mandate can transition seamlessly into our Outsourcing model – without a new selection process.
Classic providers place candidates from a database or a curated pool. At OCCON, one of the two Managing Directors takes on the role directly – with continuous responsibility, no broker in between, and no change of contact person during the mandate.
Yes. If it becomes clear during the mandate that a permanent hire isn't the right path, we switch seamlessly into our Outsourcing model – you keep the same point of contact and the same structure.
Nechst Step

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