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Career at H&Z for Professionals

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Your career with us

You bring experience and expertise, we provide the platform to make an even greater impact. At H&Z, you’ll work on challenging projects with renowned clients, in an environment defined by flat hierarchies and a culture built on teamwork, authenticity, and enthusiasm. Here, you can contribute your knowledge, continue to grow, and help us rethink consulting together.

Our open Positions

Senior Consultant Value Creation Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have fundamental experience from consulting projects in procurement and want to take the next step in your career? You enjoy working with the client to develop solutions for cost optimisation in a variety of procurement categories that add real value and benefit? You want to apply the full range of procurement levers like tender, negotiation of commercial terms, technical cost out, make-or-buy and many more?
Then we have just the right job opening for you:

SENIOR CONSULTANT VALUE CREATION PROCUREMENT

at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are part of the project teams on site with our international and national customers
There you develop effective cost reduction measures and product group optimisation plans (Value Creation Plan) for the procurement department, connected with, for example, the application of potential analyzes, the creation of tenders, the application of commercial as well as technical purchasing levers or the support of make-or-buy decisions

Your profile

A completed master's degree from a well-known university
At least 3 years of professional experience with another management consultancy or in the procurement department of an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experience
A deep and fundamental understanding of procurement and experience in areas such as category management, commodity group strategies, material cost reduction, negotiations, and supplier days
Ideally, you also have specific expert knowledge in one or more indirect or direct product groups, e.g. in the area of raw materials, plastics, electronics or mechanical parts
You are fluent in English, German and perhaps speak one other foreign language as well
In addition to your analytical and systems-oriented way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people

Please apply even if you do not meet all the points. You can learn a lot while working with us.

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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Senior Consultant Digitalization Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have fundamental experience from consulting projects in procurement and you are ready to take the next step in your career? You enjoy working with the clients to re-design processes and to drive substantial improvements in Procurement processes? You want to take responsibility to guide our clients through the selection of a state-of-the-art IT solution in Procurement?
Then we have just the right job opening for you:

SENIOR CONSULTANT DIGITALIZATION PROCUREMENT

at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are part of the project teams on site with our international and national customers
There you will deal with the development of Target Operating Models for procurement, the selection of suitable system platforms and the design of harmonizing processes
You want to think outside the box and work on technical projects in purchasing or related areas (e.g. SCM)

Your profile

A completed master’s degree from a well-known university
At least 3 years of professional experience with another management consultancy or in the consulting area of an IT consultancy
Functional know-how in procurement paired with a deep understanding of procurement systems and possible extensions from an end-2-end perspective, IT-Architectures, system and process know-how, ideally supplemented by experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, etc.
You are fluent in English, German and perhaps speak one other foreign language as well
In addition to your analytical and systems-oriented way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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Expert Cost Value Engineering

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You want to work on the development of initiatives for product cost optimization? You have an affinity for technology and production and enjoy getting to the bottom of things? You want to work at the interface between technology and management and are looking for a place where you can start your career?
Then we have just the right job opening for you:

EXPERT COST VALUE ENGINEERING
at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are part of the project teams at our international and national customers and develop effective product cost optimization initiatives
You bring your technical understanding in cost value engineering to different industries and products
You enjoy making price outliers transparent and deriving target costs for new developments
You contribute to the development and enhancement of our methods and databases in Cost Value Engineering and support the knowledge transfer to the other H&Z projects and practices

Your profile

A master's degree from a well-known university in the field of electrical or mechanical engineering
A minimum of 4 years of experiences in product development or manufacturing, especially in the fields of product cost optimization and value analysis
You are fluent in German and English and perhaps another foreign language as well
And what further increases your chances with us: In addition to your analytical and structured way of thinking and working, you also really enjoy working in a team

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great central offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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(Senior) Project Manager Digitalization Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have extensive experience from consulting projects in procurement and you are ready to take the next step in your career? You enjoy working with the clients to re-design processes and to drive substantial improvements in Procurement processes? You want to take responsibility to guide our clients through the selection of a state-of-the-art IT solution in Procurement?

Then we have just the right position for you:

(SENIOR) PROJECT MANAGER DIGITALIZATION PROCUREMENT

at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are responsible for the implementation of consulting projects on site at our international and national customers
There you will deal with the development of Target Operating Models for procurement, the selection of suitable system platforms and the design of harmonizing processes
You want to think outside the box and work on technical projects in procurement or related areas (e.g. SCM)
In your role you are also responsible for the development of our analysts and consultants on the projects and you lead your respective consultant team

Your profile

A completed master’s degree from a well-known university or even better: an MBA or PhD
At least 5 years of professional experience with another management consultancy or in the consulting area of an IT consultancy
Functional know-how in procurement paired with a deep understanding of procurement systems and possible extensions from an end-to-end perspective, IT-Architectures, system and process know-how, ideally supplemented by experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, etc.
You are fluent in English, German and perhaps speak one other foreign language as well
In addition to your analytical and systems-oriented way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people

Please apply even if you do not meet all the points. You can learn a lot while working with us.

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great central offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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(Senior) Project Manager Value Creation Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have extensive experience from consulting projects in procurement and you are ready to take the next step in your career? You want to be in the driver seat and develop ideas and solutions for cost optimisation in a broad variety of categories in procurement that really create value and impact for the client? You want to apply the full range of procurement levers like tender, negotiation of commercial terms, technical cost out, make-or-buy and many more?
Then we have just the right position for you:

(SENIOR) PROJECT MANAGER VALUE CREATION PROCUREMENT
at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are responsible for the implementation of consulting projects on site at our international and national customers
There you develop effective cost reduction measures and product group optimisation plans (Value Creation Plan) for the procurement department, connected with, for example, the application of potential analyzes, the creation of tenders, the application of commercial as well as technical purchasing levers or the support of make-or-buy decisions
In your role you are also responsible for the development of our analysts and junior consultants on the projects

Your profile

A completed master’s degree from a well-known university or even better: an MBA or PhD
5 years of professional experience with another management consultancy or in the procurement department of an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experience
A deep and fundamental understanding of procurement and experience in areas such as category management, commodity group strategies, material cost reduction, negotiations and supplier days
Ideally, you also have specific expert knowledge in one or more indirect or direct product groups, e.g. in the area of raw materials, plastics, electronics or mechanical parts
Experience in leading procurement initiatives and managing a large number of procurement measures
You are fluent in English, German and perhaps speak one other foreign language as well
In addition to your analytical and systems-oriented way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great central offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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Senior Consultant Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have basic experience from consulting projects in procurement and want to take the next step in your career? You enjoy working with the client to re-design Procurement organizations and related elements like role descriptions, governance structures and performance measurement? You want to take responsibility to guide our clients through the implementation and change of a new operating model? Or you want to support the client through the selection of a state-of-the-art IT solution in Procurement?
Then we have just the right position for you:

SENIOR CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT
at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You are part of the project teams on site at our customers and take responsibility for the content of the projects
You help shape the project content in detail, analyze data and facts and develop hypotheses and ideas
You motivate the customer team through close cooperation, lead workshops, discuss optimization ideas and develop implementation plans
You are also responsible for the implementation, e.g. in the preparation and execution of tenders as well as negotiations
You also support the customer through transformational approaches and change management

Your profile

A completed master's degree from a well-known university
At least 2 years of professional experience in a team of a management consultancy specialized in purchasing and/or in the purchasing department of an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experience
Basic purchasing understanding and experience in commodity group management, commodity group strategy, material cost reduction, negotiations or supplier days
Initial experience in the areas of target operating model, sustainability, digitalization or resilience in purchasing is desirable
Knowledge of one or more indirect or direct commodity groups is also helpful
You are fluent in German and English
In addition to your analytical and structured way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people

What do we offer you?

Variety of tasks with a lot of responsibility
Continuous training opportunities
Mentoring program
Familiar and friendly working atmosphere
Employee events and company retreats (twice per year)
Company car & additional mobility offers
Great offices in Munich, Cologne and Hamburg
Company jour-fixe with breakfast on Friday
Drinks, fruit & yogurts in the office
Employee participation model
Pension scheme
Company laptop & company cell phone
Sports offers

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(Senior) Expert Procurement

Munich · Cologne, HamburgH&Z Unternehmensberatung

Position

You have extensive experience in optimizing commodity groups, negotiating with suppliers and expertise in cost optimization in purchasing. Do you want to take the next step in your career? You want to generate demonstrable added value for our customers in purchasing? Do you want to develop personally with us and make H&Z even more successful?

Then we have just the right job opening for you:

(SENIOR) EXPERT PROCUREMENT

at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg

Your mission

You bring your procurement experience and expertise to the development of cost reduction measures and strategies for commodity group optimization
You are responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the workstreams and their activities in your area of responsibility.
There you will develop effective cost reduction measures and commodity group optimization plans (Value Creation Plan) for the purchasing department by applying potential analyses, the preparation of tenders, the application of commercial as well as technical purchasing levers and make-or-buy decisions.
In your role you are also responsible for the development of our consultants on the projects
You coach clients and own consultants, convince in discussions and workshops and actively share your knowledge

Your profile

A completed master's degree from a well-known university
At least 4 years of professional experience in procurement in an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experience
A deep and fundamental understanding of procurement and experience in areas such as commodity group management, commodity group strategy, material cost reduction, negotiations and supplier days (in particular also dealing with monopoly situations, game-theoretical approaches and more)
You bring with you: analytical understanding, potential assessments, tricks of the trade in dealing with SAP data
You also have specific expert knowledge in one or more of the following product groups: electrical components, mechanical parts such as castings, stampings and welded parts, or for raw materials such as steel and plastics. Alternatively, you bring expert knowledge in several indirect commodity groups. This includes experience and knowledge of procurement levers, market knowledge, supplier structure and supplier landscape.
Experience in leading workshops and in managing a variety of procurement activities
You are fluent in German and English
In addition to your analytical and structured way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people
You can lead the way, have a hands-on mentality and drive your own topics

Please apply even if you do not meet all the points. You can learn a lot while working with us.