Procurement Specialist

oining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and the office of the public guardian (OPG). Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.

Outline of the role:

This is a key position responsible for leading medium to high value, high-risk procurement projects within a complex public sector environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, government bodies and external partners to deliver compliant, value-driven commercial outcomes aligned with the Scottish Model of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end public sector procurement activity, from pre-market engagement through to contract award and management
• Deliver procurement projects in line with Scottish procurement legislation, policy and governance requirements
• Manage and resolve contractual issues including negotiations, variations, breach management and supplier performance
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and wider public sector
• Provide expert guidance on procurement strategy, risk management and sustainability
• Support audit compliance and ensure adherence to public sector governance standards
• Develop and monitor KPIs, savings and performance metrics across procurement activity

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, including managing medium to high value/risk projects end-to-end
• Strong understanding of public procurement regulations, policies and compliance frameworks
• Experience using e-procurement systems such as Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and PCS-Tender
• Demonstrable ability to lead supplier selection, tender evaluation and contract management in a regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across diverse public sector settings
• Analytical capability to interpret spend data and procurement performance metrics

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Schemewith with 27.8% Employers Contribution
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance
• A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
• A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
• Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
• Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Learning and development (including digital) opportunities

About SCTS

SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.

The closing date for the post is 23:59 on 9 June 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 June 2026