Tactical Sourcing Manager – Team Lead - Procurement Services & Support

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. The Bucharest Technology Centre delivers global technology products and plays a key role in the Bank’s transformation journey.

Global Procurement provides end-to-end strategic sourcing, category management and Source-to-Pay operations. This role leads a team delivering tactical sourcing, operational sourcing support and tail spend management across all categories, ensuring efficient, compliant and scalable procurement execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals delivering tactical sourcing, sourcing support and tail-spend management activities.
• Drive end-to-end execution of tactical sourcing processes ensuring compliance with procurement policies and achievement of SLA/KPI/KRI targets.
• Execute vendor selection and negotiation for low-to-medium complexity sourcing events
• Oversee operational sourcing support activities including RFx execution, Sourcing controls and support with supplier onboarding, ensuring achievement of SLA/KPI/KRI targets
• Manage and optimize tail-spend through consolidation, standardization and other initiatives.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement of sourcing delivery processes.
• Support development and implementation of procurement processes, tools and automation.
• Collaborate with category managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Drive stakeholder satisfaction and maintain strong internal relationships.
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence.

Skills

• Strong experience in procurement, sourcing and supplier management.
• Proven team leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experience in tactical sourcing, RFx processes and operational procurement.
• Experience in managing high-volume sourcing or tail spend environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of Source-to-Pay processes and procurement systems.
• Experience with process automation tools (RPA, workflow tools) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled procurement tools (e.g. analytics, contract analysis, supplier insights) and ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify efficiency and cost optimization opportunities. Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and verbal). Proficiency in another language is a plus
• High energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced business environment

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-up's.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.