Digital Procurement and Data Analyst

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Buy up to 10 days additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount card

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a Digital Procurement and Data Analyst to advance its Corporate Procurement Service. The role focuses on data accuracy, audits and enhancing digital tools, including Atamis, Oracle Fusion and Microsoft 365.

You will lead data initiatives, develop dashboards and insights for spend analysis, forecasting, KPI reporting, and contract compliance monitoring, while supporting system administration and user training.

Qualifications

• Experience using eProcurement systems such as Atamis, In-tend or Delta.
• Experience using ERP procurement modules such as Oracle or SAP.
• Experience developing training materials and user guides.
• Experience using Excel to analyze data from multiple datasets, including advanced Excel functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a range of customers, partners and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, development and continuous improvement of procurement systems and digital tools.
• Act as a data lead for the Corporate Procurement Service, helping to improve accuracy, integrity and auditability.
• Produce reports, dashboards and insights to support both strategic and operational decision making.
• Support system administration, configuration optimisation, release testing and user training.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues, implement improvements and support new releases.

Skills

eProcurement systems

ERP procurement module

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Atamis

In-tend

Delta

Oracle Fusion

Power Query

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

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£33,673 to £38,510 per annum. Incremental progression is subject to performance.

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

Job Type:

Information Technology

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Resources Directorate

Job Introduction

Digital Procurement and Data Analyst

Salary: Band D, £33,673 to £38,510 per annum
Location: Council House
Hours: Full time / 37 hours

Are you confident working with systems, data and digital tools? Do you enjoy making processes more efficient, improving data quality and helping colleagues get the best out of technology?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Procurement and Data Analyst to join our Corporate Procurement Service. This is a varied role where you will support the Council’s move towards a more digital-first approach to procurement and commercial processes, helping to make systems and data more efficient, compliant and transparent.

You will play a key role in supporting and improving the digital systems used by the Corporate Procurement Service, including eSourcing and contract management systems such as Atamis, Oracle Fusion, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, web-based tools, AI tools such as Copilot, and the Find a Tender Central Digital Platform.

A significant part of the role will involve leading on procurement data. You will help ensure data is accurate, well-maintained and auditable, using data cleansing, audits, reporting and advice to support colleagues and stakeholders. You will also develop reports, dashboards and insights across areas such as spend analysis, forecasting, KPI reporting, transparency publishing, social value, capacity planning and contract compliance monitoring.

This role would suit someone who is analytical, organised and curious about how digital tools can improve the way services work. You will need to be comfortable working with data from different sources, using Excel and Power Query, and supporting others to develop confidence in digital ways of working.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience using an eProcurement system such as Atamis, In-tend or Delta and Microsoft 365 systems.
• Experience using the procurement module of an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
• Experience developing training materials and user guides.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to combine and analyse data from multiple datasets, including advanced Excel functions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of customers, partners and stakeholders at all levels.

In this role, you will:

• Support the implementation, development and continuous improvement of procurement systems and digital tools.
• Act as a data lead for the Corporate Procurement Service, helping to improve accuracy, integrity and auditability.
• Produce reports, dashboards and insights to support both strategic and operational decision making.
• Support system administration, configuration optimisation, release testing and user training.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues, implement improvements and support new releases.

You will work on a hybrid basis, combining working from home with working alongside the team atSolihull Council House.

We also offer:

• Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card

Interview Date: w/c 12th October 2026

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.