Banking Services Portfolio Manager, Strategic Procurement

About the Opportunity

Position Overview

Job Title: Banking Services Portfolio Manager, Strategic Procurement

Location: London

Corporate Title: Director

Strategic Procurement in the Global Procurement and Vendor Management team (GPVM) is responsible for the ongoing Sourcing and Category Management of circa €6bn of external third-party expenditure. The team collaborates across the Bank to drive innovation, maximise value opportunities, improve performance and risk management and also manages all commercial aspects of contracts to protect value by minimising the risk of commercial loss through negating commercial disputes.

As Portfolio Manager, you will be a high-performing Director looking to use expertise to focus on business and supplier engagement, people development, delivery against objectives and projects, and process improvements.

What We’ll Offer You

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - enabling eligible employees to work remotely
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme, and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engage with various business areas and suppliers to develop value-led, joint strategic account plans
• Manage a team of professional Sourcing Managers
• Lead the development of Category strategies with business stakeholders

Your Skills And Experience

Experience in Financial Services, specifically Investment, Corporate or Private Banking including procurement of Banking Software and Operations. In-depth understanding of third-party management/service delivery and experience leading global strategic supplier management relationships. Strong sourcing and governance focus with excellent negotiation skills.

How We’ll Support You

Coaching and support from experts in your team. A culture of continuous learning to aid progression. We value diversity and make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability.

About Us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Deutsche Bank in the UK has been recognized for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the application process, contact adjustmentsconcierge@db.com for support.

We strive for a culture of empowerment, responsibility, commercial thinking, initiative, and collaboration. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

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