About The Organisation
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF aims to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland’s health and care services. NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will form Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026 to support renewal and long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. For more information, read the public consultation paper.
The Post
This senior procurement role leads the development and delivery of national sourcing strategies for major goods and services across NHSScotland. You will negotiate and manage high-value contracts, work closely with clinical and commercial stakeholders, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering best value. The post also provides leadership to specialist procurement staff and contributes to influencing national procurement policy and strategy.
The Roles Are Available Within 3 Areas
- Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy (DRE) — One permanent and one 24-month fixed-term post within the National Procurement, Commercial, Governance and Sustainability team, supporting the DRE category. Focus on accelerating decarbonisation of power and heating estates in line with climate targets. Requires specialist commercial and procurement expertise, particularly in wholesale energy markets and sustainable heat and power solutions.
- Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) — Permanent role within the SNBTS Procurement Team, part of PSD Scotland Procurement and the National Procurement Centre of Expertise for Health in Scotland. Based at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. Delivers strategic procurement and stores services to enable safe supply of blood, tissues, cells and plasma products, managing a portfolio of goods and services and working with stakeholders to support collection, manufacturing and testing activities.
- IT (Software and Software Services) — National Procurement Commodity Manager role serving all NHS Boards in Scotland with links to the Scottish Government Digital Health and Care. Involves engagement with a broad supplier base. Aligns to Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy, Cloud First and Once for Scotland initiatives, and supports regulated procurement of IT and related services including Digital First, Cloud and AI on a “once for Scotland” basis.
The Candidate
We’re looking for a skilled procurement professional who can navigate complex supply chains and deliver real value. You’ll bring experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and contract oversight, ideally in a regulated or technically demanding environment. You’ll be degree qualified in a relevant discipline (such as Procurement, Business or Supply Chain) or have equivalent experience. You’ll also hold, or be working towards, MCIPS. Strong digital skills are essential, particularly in data analysis and clear, confident communication. You’ll be proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing your own workload while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Location and Working Pattern
Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week. These posts are not suitable for part-time or reduced hours. Specific locations:
- DRE — National Distribution Centre at Larkhall or Gyle Square, Edinburgh (currently hybrid working available)
- SNBTS — The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh (currently hybrid working with regular on-site attendance)
- IT (Software and Software Services) — National Distribution Centre at Larkhall or Gyle Square, Edinburgh (currently hybrid working available)
It is a condition of employment that you live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PSD Scotland.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, a comprehensive range of work-life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion
Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation and an inclusive employer aiming to be diverse and welcoming. Flexible working is supported through Once for Scotland policies. PSDS is committed to staff health and well-being and offers development opportunities to support diversity, inclusion and mental health. Equality staff networks are available. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team at NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot.
Further Information
For an informal discussion, please contact:
- Sheila Ferguson, Procurement Manager at sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot or 07970 923640 (SNBTS)
- Peter Beukes, Category Manager at peter.beukes@nhs.scot (Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy)
- Paul McKinney, IT Category Manager at paul.mckinney@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 24 April 2026. Most correspondence is via e-mail; please check regularly (including junk folders).
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the Disability Confident scheme, guaranteeing to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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