Buying Manager

We’re waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We’re not about selling products – we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We’re seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Procurement to elevate, scale and lead our global procurement function. This role is pivotal in shaping and maturing Monzo’s procurement strategy and optimising our sourcing process, aligned with our ambitious growth objectives.This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned and forward-looking procurement professional to lead a critical function within a dynamic, tech-focused bank with bold ambitions. You\’ll lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional results for Monzo and its customers and identifying significant opportunities to drive value, efficiency and sustainability. Overseeing diverse and strategic projects, including our international market expansions, you\’ll gain comprehensive insights into Monzo\’s operations at the highest level. You\’ll collaborate extensively with executive stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies are fully integrated with Monzo\’s global business objectives and prioritised on the most impactful opportunities, particularly as we expand our footprint in the EU. Leading and defining the strategic direction of Monzo’s procurement function, maturing it to support the business’ ambitious scale ambitions and global expansion Developing and managing executive-level relationships with key business partners to ensure suppliers and procurement strategies are synced with strategic business objectives Working closely with senior management to achieve optimal commercial outcomes, balancing cost-efficiency with quality, service, and compliance. Leveraging data, insights and reporting to drive prioritisation and demonstrate value of the Procurement function Acting as the senior expert in procurement, commercial strategies, and relationship management, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance. Proactively identifying opportunities to leverage technology to continue to evolve Procurement and supplier management as we scale Establishing and nurturing long-term, strategic partnerships with key suppliers, focusing on mutual growth and innovation. Collaborating with executive leadership across Legal, Compliance, Tech, Finance, Product, and Operations to drive growth initiatives and ensure procurement enables scalable, global business solutions. Extensive experience in leading procurement functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments, ideally within fintech or other fast-paced industries. Proven expertise in navigating complex procurement challenges associated with global expansion, including a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and international market dynamics. Significant track record in purchasing technology and software licenses at a strategic level Expertise in utilising advanced procurement and contract lifecycle management tools and platforms to drive process efficiency and strategic decision-making. Extensive experience with procure-to-pay processes and ERP systems, with a focus on optimization and strategic alignment. Comprehensive understanding of regulations governing outsourcing in financial services or insurance sectors, particularly in international contexts. Advanced knowledge of information security and cyber risk management. This role can be based in our London or Cardiff office, or distributed working within the UK (with regular meetings in London and potential international travel). We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team. We will set you up to work from home; all employees are given Macbooks and for fully remote workers we will provide comprehensive support for your work-from-home setup. This process should take around 2-3 weeks – your schedule is really important to us, so we promise to be as flexible as possible! 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