Senior Procurement Manager

• Play a pivotal role in how Monzo makes and executes some of its most important Technology and Engineering third-party decisions. • Work at the heart of a high-performing technology organisation where procurement is expected to add value through insight, judgement, and partnership. • Work closely with senior stakeholders across Technology and Engineering to shape category strategies and influence major investment decisions.

• Bring deep experience across core Technology and Engineering categories such as software and SaaS, cloud platforms and infrastructure, data and developer tooling, and specialist technology services. • Have a strong track record of partnering credibly with Engineering, Product, and Technology leaders, influencing decisions through insight, judgement, and trust rather than process enforcement. • Be comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving technology environments where trade-offs between speed, cost, risk, and long-term flexibility are part of everyday decision-making. • Be able to assess and articulate commercial, architectural, and ecosystem implications of technology purchasing decisions. • Have hands-on experience negotiating and managing software, SaaS, and technology service agreements including licensing models, pricing structures, and renewal strategies. • Be able to balance risk, security, resilience, and regulatory considerations with commercial and delivery needs, working in partnership with TPRM, InfoSec, Data, and Legal teams.

• Have experience working in a fintech or high-growth technology environment. • Have experience contributing to the evolution of a procurement function. • Have experience acting as a role model for modern, strategic procurement.

• Own and deliver strategic procurement and category strategies across Technology and Engineering spend aligned to Monzo's long-term priorities. • Partner closely with senior Technology and Engineering leaders to shape decisions early, improving commercial outcomes and decision quality. • Lead complex sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activity for high-value, multi-year technology agreements. • Help stakeholders understand and navigate trade-offs around cost, resilience, speed, scalability, and vendor lock-in. • Exercise strong commercial judgement, knowing when to optimise for long-term value and when to prioritise speed and flexibility in a fast-moving fintech environment. • Work collaboratively with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Security, and Finance to ensure commercial decisions appropriately manage risk without introducing unnecessary friction. • Act as a role model for modern, strategic procurement and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the procurement function at Monzo.

We have been Monzo customers for years and have always loved their beautiful, simple app UI. We believe their product has a positive impact on millions of customers, motivating them to be more conservative with their spending and helping them save money. Monzo, as a company, has consistently grown over the past 10 years and is known for its strong company culture, generous benefits, and leadership that strives to be truly transparent and cares about its colleagues. It is a company that helps you advance your career and grow as a professional, working with great teams. If you like to join a thriving, upcoming bank and help millions of customers lead a financially sound life, Monzo gives you the opportunity to push ahead.

• Receive £75,000 to £90,000 salary. • Work remotely within the UK or from the London or Cardiff office with ad hoc meetings in London. • Enjoy flexible working hours and trust to work at times that suit you and your team. • Access a £1,000 learning budget each year for books, training courses, and conferences. • Receive a Macbook and extra support for work-from-home setup.

Monzo is on a mission to make money work for everyone, waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. Starting as a prepaid card, Monzo has grown to offer personal and business bank accounts, joint accounts, accounts for 16-17 year olds, free kids accounts, and credit cards in the UK. The Procurement team at Monzo is evolving into a proactive, strategic partner to the business that shapes commercial decisions, enables scale, and delivers meaningful long-term value.