Procurement Contracts & Data Analyst

Department
Strategic Procurement
Location
Bristol CEC United Kingdom
Date Posted
06-05-2026

We have a new opportunity for an experienced procurement contracts and data analyst to join us on an initial 12‑month Fixed Term Contract. The role will focus on improving the quality of procurement contract records, strengthening reporting, and designing clear, compliant and efficient processes. This is a delivery‑focused role with high visibility, working across Procurement and the wider business.

You’ll take ownership of improving contract and data quality across Procurement. Your initial focus will be to audit existing contract records, fix gaps and inaccuracies, and create a single, trusted source of truth. You’ll then use this data to build meaningful reporting and help redesign contract and data management processes to make them simpler, clearer and compliant.

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

  • Audit existing contract records to identify gaps, errors and inconsistencies
  • Work with stakeholders across the business to locate, validate and correct missing contract data.
  • Create and deliver a clear action plan to address data quality issues.
  • Combine contract and monitoring logs into a single, accurate source of truth.
  • Analyse root causes of missing or poor‑quality data and use insights to improve processes.
  • Design and deliver reporting that shows contract status and adherence to policy.
  • Review and improve contract and data management processes, including onboarding and renewals.
  • Document clear, standardised procedures that are easy to follow and compliant with policy.
  • Design reporting and monitoring to track ongoing adherence to processes and standards.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Confident using Excel and similar tools to validate, analyse and present data.
  • Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable working independently and with multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Good understanding of contract management and procurement controls.
  • Awareness of risk and compliance requirements within procurement or financial services.
  • Curious and improvement‑focused, with the ability to challenge existing ways of working.
  • Proven experience working in a complex procurement environment.
  • Practical experience of contract management and negotiation.
  • Experience designing or improving procurement processes and reporting.

What we offer

Rewards & Financial Benefits

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme.

Health & Wellbeing

Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.

Time Off & Work–Life Balance

25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days , Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable).

Workplace & On‑Site Facilities

Free parking, EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!