Senior Procurement Specialist

ABOUT SCTS

SCTS 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 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

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. We are always looking to improve the services we provide – through innovation and development. Whilst delivering our core services is our priority, considering how we can improve and develop is also crucial to keep delivering the highest quality service.

To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence.

observe three key values: respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.

Outline of job role and purpose:

Are you a Senior Procurement Specialist or Category Manager who is seeking a new opportunity? Would you like to work for an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice? This is a permanent post that manages and supports a team to deliver a range of procurement projects and includes taking the lead on a range of contractual issues. The role provides a real opportunity to impact on the business. Working on a hybrid basis, The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting with the efficient delivery of the Procurement service including governance, professional advice, support, guidance, training and project administration. You will lead on procurement projects for SCTS varying in size and value and supporting all categories of spend. As the category lead for Estates and Built Assets you will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the organisational procurement strategy and leading the management of the category strategy.

Working with and influencing key senior stakeholders you will drive the delivery of the procurement transformation agenda realising identifiable savings, contribute to the wider public sector economic and sustainability agenda and play a key part in delivering an efficient procurement service.

You will work across the organisation, sharing experience and input to the identification and deployment of best practice. You will be required to resolve complex issues when necessary to achieve outcomes providing robust commercial advice and guidance to stakeholders and assurance levels of a high standard and support the management of key SCTS contract and suppliers.

Our benefits include:

· A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager

· Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects

· Flexible working arrangements

· 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays

· Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service

· Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme

· 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

· Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)

· Learning and development (including digital) opportunities

The closing date for the post is: Monday 26 May.

Interviews are expected to be held week beginning 9 June 2025.

To apply please visit our website here

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.

If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.