Procurement Analyst

1st Executive; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Analyst - Data & MI Lead in Derby. This role involves leading a team to enhance procurement data analytics and manage eProcurement platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement systems, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for leadership development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £49,000

Opportunity for digital improvements

Support in leadership development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement data analytics, procurement systems or P2P solutions.
• Experience with eProcurement tools (e.g., Atamis or similar).
• Ability to lead and develop individuals (direct people management or mentoring experience).
• Skilled in producing, analysing and presenting MI reports to stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in data tools (e.g., Excel, BI reporting tools, dashboards).

Responsibilities

• Lead data and MI operations within the Procurement team.
• Manage the implementation of eProcurement and contract management systems.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and MI reporting for performance monitoring.
• Present reports to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and governance.

Skills

Procurement data analytics

eProcurement tools (e.g., Atamis)

Data tools (e.g., Excel, BI reporting tools)

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Analyst - Data & MI Lead

Salary: Up to £49,000

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Perm

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Analyst to lead our Procurement Data & Management Information capability. This role will play a pivotal part in the mobilisation, implementation, and ongoing optimisation of our new eProcurement and contract management platforms, including Atamis and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) finance systems.

You will lead a small team, ensuring the delivery of accurate and insightful data analytics, reporting dashboards, and procurement performance metrics that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data and MI operations within the Procurement team, including oversight of reporting outputs and analytics capability.
• Manage and support the implementation and mobilisation of eProcurement and contract management systems (e.g., Atamis).
• Support integration and effective utilisation of Procure-to-Pay systems within procurement and finance processes.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and MI reporting to enable performance monitoring and provide commercial insight.
• Present reports and analysis to senior stakeholders, enabling evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead, develop and support a small team to build capability and deliver operational excellence.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, compliance, and system integrity.
• Act as a champion for digital transformation within procurement, leveraging systems to drive efficiency and transparency.

About You

Essential

• Strong experience in procurement data analytics, procurement systems or P2P solutions.
• Experience with eProcurement tools (e.g., Atamis or similar).
• Ability to lead and develop individuals (direct people management or mentoring experience).
• Skilled in producing, analysing and presenting MI reports to stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in data tools (e.g., Excel, BI reporting tools, dashboards).
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.

Desirable

• Project or change-management experience in system mobilisation or digital transformation.
• Experience within a procurement function – public or private sector.
• Understanding of data governance and procurement compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £49,000.
• Opportunity to lead significant digital improvements across procurement systems.
• Support in leadership development and professional progression.
• Flexible working arrangements – 2 days in office, 3 days at home.