Job Description:
DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology center in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.
We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.
The Vendor Clause Assessment Team (VCAT) Lead role sits within the Third Party Contracting (TPC) Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, which is part of DB Global Procurement. The TPC CoE is accountable for driving contracting excellence across the Bank through robust governance, continuous system, process and framework improvements, and comprehensive training programs.
As a Team Lead in the Vendor Clause Assessment Team (VCAT), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank's Global Procurement contract negotiations process and manage a team of VCAT Reviewers operating at the first-line of defense. You will act as a subject matter expert for the review of risk-type and legal clauses modified by our Suppliers, providing guidance and support to VCAT Reviewers whilst proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, such as to defined playbooks and guidance comprising the negotiation mandates the VCAT Reviewers operate to.
**Responsibilities **
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Lead and manage a team of VCAT Reviewers, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
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Act as a subject matter expert reviewing risk-type and legal clauses modified by Suppliers.
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Guide and support VCAT Reviewers on clause deviations and negotiation mandates.
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Evaluate and approve/reject standard clause deviations on behalf of the RTC and Legal functions, in line with defined playbooks/guidance.
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Track and monitor contract clause deviation trends to enable continuous improvement.
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Conduct reviews of non-standard risk-type provisions, resolving issues or escalating to relevant Risk Type Controller (RTC) or Legal teams.
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Provide appropriate risk-type language to Contract Authors via DB’s Contract Lifecycle Management system, using the defined playbook or guidance document.
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Proactively identify and implement process improvements for playbooks and negotiation guidance in collaboration with the TPC Centre of Excellence Team.
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Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for updates to clauses in digitalized templates and playbooks/guidance and assist in identifying system issues. Coordinating with Legal and RTC stakeholders where appropriate.
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Prioritize playbooks/ guidance documents change requests from a content perspective to ensure up-to-date negotiation mandates. Support the RTCs in preparation of changes to be agreed through the Contract quality Council (CQC).
**Skills **
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Proven leadership and team management experience.
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In-depth knowledge of contract negotiation processes, legal, and risk clauses.
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Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Sirion, Icertis or Docusign).
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Excellent analytical and decision-making skills for assessing modifications/deviations to standard clause positions.
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Ability to provide clear and effective guidance and support to a team.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills (e.g., Legal, RTC, TPC CoE).
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Experience in process improvement and playbook development.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in contractual review.
Well-being & Benefits
**Emotionally and mentally balanced: **We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.
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Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
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A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
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A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
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Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
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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.
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24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
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Hybrid working model with flexible working options
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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.
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Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
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Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals.
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