Positions Available
2 Permanent posts are available in the Medicines Strategic Sourcing Team. 1 Fixed Term Contract/Secondment post for 12 months is available in the PASAG Team.
About the Organisation
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) supports the renewal and long‑term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. The organisation unites expertise from NES and NSS to accelerate national programmes supporting the NHS.
The Posts
Medicines Strategic Sourcing Team
- Responsible for a portfolio of commodity items.
- Implement National Procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships to secure best value contracts.
- Provide customers with excellent product choice, quality and contribute to strategic sourcing targets.
- Current focus on sourcing service and product commodities required by NHS Scotland.
PASAG (Patient Access Scheme Assessment Group) Secretariat
- Co‑ordinate day‑to‑day management of the PASAG Secretariat.
- Work with pharmaceutical companies to negotiate medicine pricing arrangements on behalf of NHS Scotland health boards.
- Support identification of sourcing opportunities and development of procurement strategies to optimise value for new medicines.
- Contribute to operational processes, policies relating to procurement, purchasing and supply of medicines.
The Candidate
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people who are commercially aware, able to plan strategically and possess excellent problem‑solving, organisational, influencing and communication skills. Candidates should work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications:
- Degree level in a relevant business discipline.
- Membership of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent, or actively working towards it.
- Demonstrable experience with a successful track record in strategic sourcing, including strategy development and supplier management.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of work that shapes specialist healthcare services at a national level, making a real difference to people across Scotland. The role offers opportunities to develop skills and broaden experience in the NHS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, comprehensive 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 anchor institution committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working is supported through the Once for Scotland policies. The organisation offers learning and development opportunities and provides supportive equality staff networks. We are an equal opportunities employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. The organisation is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service. Contact the Recruitment Team for reasonable adjustments.
Closing date for completed applications is 24 May 2026.
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