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.