Senior Consultant Procurement (m/f/d) – Porto, Portugal

You have initial experience in procurement consulting and are ready 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? In addition, you are keen on developing and implementing procurement target operating models for our clients, e.g., processes, roles & responsibilities, digital solutions and much more to lift their procurement the a next level?Then we have the right position at H&Z for you!About H&ZH&Z is a leading European management consulting firm with a clear focus on measurable impact. As a partner, H&Z helps mid-sized companies and corporations strengthen their competitiveness in a sustainable way, combining clarity, accountability, and pragmatic implementation.With expertise in procurement, performance, digital transformation, and restructuring, H&Z translates strategic goals into concrete results across the entire value chain. From strategy to implementation, H&Z ensures that impact is not only achieved but also embedded for the long term.From Ambition to Impact.This is how ambition leads to measurable impact, and impact leads to sustainable competitive strength.SENIOR CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT (m/f/d) – Porto, Portugalat any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers or in our Porto officeYour missionAs part of our Procurement Consulting project teams, you will work on site with clients and take ownership of project content and deliverablesYou 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, scouting new suppliers, the creation of tenders, the application of commercial as well as technical purchasing levers or the support of make-or-buy decisionsYou analyse the maturity of procurement organisations, identify improvement measures and execute the development roadmap together with the clientWork closely with client teams, facilitate workshops, discuss optimisation opportunities and develop implementation plansSupport implementation activities, including the preparation and execution of tenders and supplier negotiationsSupport clients through transformation initiatives and change managementYour profileA completed university degreeAt least two years of professional experience in a procurement-focused management consultancy and/or in the procurement function of an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experienceA sound understanding of procurement, with experience in category management, category strategy, material cost reduction, negotiations or supplier daysInitial experience in procurement target operating models, sustainability, digitization or resilienceKnowledge of one or more direct or indirect spend categoriesFluency in English at C1 level; German language skills are a plusStrong analytical and structured thinking, combined with sound judgement and interpersonal sensitivityWhat do we offer you?Varied tasks with a high degree of responsibilityProfessional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring work environmentA healthy and diverse work culture characterised by trust, collaboration, respect and transparencyModern and flexible working arrangements, including remote work and access to a coworking space in PortoMentoring programmeEmployee events and company retreatsCompany laptopAccess to an international network of expertsAttractive salary package with additional social benefits:Paid day off on your birthdayTwo additional paid vacation daysFunded training and continuing education opportunities