Transforming Procurement
H&Z partnered with B. Braun to unify and streamline its indirect procurement across 60+ countries, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
Hear directly from the team at B. Braun as they share how H&Z helped transform their global procurement—what’s changed, what made it work, and how it’s creating lasting impact.
Client Challenge
B. Braun is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, with a complex procurement landscape that spans over 60 countries and involves more than 40,000 suppliers. In 2023, its indirect procurement processes varied significantly by region, making it difficult to collaborate effectively across global teams. The result was inefficiency, lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities, and untapped value potential. B. Braun needed a comprehensive transformation to unify its procurement operations and drive consistent global performance.
H&Z Approach
H&Z brought deep procurement expertise and a hands-on, collaborative approach to co-create Procure One with B. Braun. Together, they:
- Developed a new global operating model for indirect procurement
- Defined clear roles, responsibilities, and governance structures
- Established regional and global category management frameworks
- Streamlined procurement policies and processes
- Built shared capabilities across teams and regions
- Fostered a global procurement community through regular town halls and open knowledge exchange
This was not a typical consulting engagement. H&Z worked side-by-side with B. Braun teams across functions and levels, embedding sustainable practices and practical solutions tailored to the organisation’s real-world needs.
Results
- A globally integrated indirect procurement function with unified structure and governance
- Significant improvements in efficiency, transparency, and collaboration
- Clearly defined responsibilities and operating procedures across all regions
- Enhanced value contribution from procurement to the wider business
- Stronger team engagement and momentum, with employees energised and invested in what’s next
- Ongoing partnership with H&Z as a trusted advisor across procurement strategy, sustainability, cost and value engineering, and training
The success of Procure One has laid the foundation for long-term impact—with measurable progress already visible and a clear roadmap for continued transformation.
“What really stood out was how H&Z partnered with us—not just as consultants, but as true co-creators. They worked hand in hand with our teams across functions, countries, and levels to make this transformation real.”
About the client – B. Braun
B. Braun is one of the world’s foremost healthcare companies, specialising in medical technology and pharmaceutical products. Operating in over 60 countries and employing more than 65,000 people, the company is known for its focus on innovation, clinical partnerships, and sustainable healthcare delivery.
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