Procurement Analyst

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Analyst - Data & MI Lead in Derby. This role involves leading the procurement data and MI operations, ensuring accurate data analytics, and implementing eProcurement systems. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, team leadership experience, and proficiency in data tools like Excel and BI reporting. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £49,000 and flexibility with working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £49,000

Leadership development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement data analytics and P2P solutions.
• Experience with eProcurement tools like Atamis.
• Ability to lead and develop team members.
• Skilled in producing and presenting MI reports.
• Highly proficient in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement data analytics

eProcurement tools

Data analysis and presentation

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

BI reporting tools

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

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

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.