About SJL Management & Consulting
Strategic consulting. Interim responsibility. Clear execution.
SJL Management & Consulting stands for highly qualified interim management and management
consulting with a focus on procurement and supply chain.
We support companies during transformation phases, bottlenecks, or complex
change processes – both operationally and strategically.
Whether as an interim executive for the bridging of key positions or as a consulting
partner in the realignment of procurement organisations: our solutions are
pragmatic, implementation-oriented, and focused on measurable results.
Our mandates range from medium-sized to multinational enterprises.
What they have in common: urgent need for action, high expectations –
and trust in excellent operational execution
combined with strategic foresight.
Ready for the next step?
Whether an acute vacancy, strategic realignment, or operational bottleneck – we support you where swift execution and sound consulting are required. In a non-binding initial consultation, we assess your situation together and outline possible solutions.
Interim Executive Procurement / Supply Chain
Stefan J. Leirich
With over 20 years of experience in senior procurement roles, Stefan J. Leirich now leads projects in interim management and management consulting. As a strategic and operational leader on an interim basis, he takes responsibility during critical phases. As a consultant, he supports companies in the strategic alignment of their procurement organisations.
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (Henley)
- Master of Industrial Engineering (FH)
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Materials Management (IHK)
- Production Model Maker (HWK)
Key topics & areas of expertise
- Sourcing, purchasing & procurement (operational & strategic)
- Global sourcing & supplier development
- Procurement strategy & category/commodity management
- Procurement organisation & tools (e-procurement, KPI systems, digitalisation & AI)
- Contract negotiation & supplier relations
- Supply chain management & cost/value optimisation
- Continuous improvement & process/quality management systems
- Change management, transformation, restructuring & turnaround projects
- Organisational design, leadership & capability building
- Stakeholder engagement & C-level communication
- Budget administration & financial steering
- Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)
Industry focus
- Automotive, medical devices, plant and mechanical engineering, healthcare, electrical engineering, electronics, retail, software