Strategic Procurement Lead – IT & Energy

Commodity Manager

2 posts are available

On 1 April 2026, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.

As part of this transformation, NSS and NES have joined to form a new organisation:
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long‑term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.

PSD Scotland unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future.

We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.

Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy (DRE) – We have one permanent post within the National Procurement, Commercial, Governance and Sustainability team, supporting the Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy (DRE) category. It has been created to help NHSScotland accelerate the decarbonisation of its power and heating estate in line with the Scottish Government’s climate emergency and 2040 Net Zero target. The post requires specialist commercial and procurement expertise, particularly in wholesale energy markets and emerging sustainable heat and power solutions, to support delivery of an ambitious decarbonisation roadmap.

IT (Software and Software Services) – This is a National Procurement Commodity Manager role serving all NHS Boards in Scotland with direct links to the Scottish Government Digital Health and Care. The post involves close engagement with a broad supplier base which includes key strategic suppliers, multinationals and SME’s. The IT procurement programme aligns closely to Scotland's Digital Health and Care Strategy, Cloud First and Once for Scotland initiatives, ensuring the widening scope of IT procurement is effectively managed.

A key part of the role supports the regulated procurement of IT and related services to support the broader digital agenda including uptake of innovative / new emerging solutions e.g. including Digital First, Cloud solutions and Artificial Intelligence being procured on a “once for Scotland” basis.

We’re looking for a skilled procurement professional who can navigate complex procurement processes and deliver real value. You’ll bring experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and contract oversight—ideally gained 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.

For the IT (Software and Software Services) post – This post can be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow or National Distribution Centre, Larkhall.

For the Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy (DRE) post – This post can be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh or National Distribution Centre, Larkhall.

Currently hybrid working.

The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We…