Procurement Specialist

Starting Salary from: £40,334 per annum plus benefits

Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service (SCTS) a great place to work, learn and develop

Joining 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 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.

This is an exciting role within the Procurement function of the Finance and Procurement Unit (FPU). The role reports to the Category Manager and works closely with other members of Procurement as well as Courts & Tribunals staff to deliver efficient and compliant contracts throughout the estate.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for assisting 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.

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

• 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

• 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 Scheme 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

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.