Procurement Officer

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only. Job Title: Procurement Officer Business Area/Directorate: Procurement Services Division (PSD), SPPD Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh Working Arrangement: The team follows a hybrid working approach, where colleagues use a mix of office based and remote working (working from home) depending on the requirements of the role and personal circumstances. Grade: B1 Advert Type: Level Transfer Duration: Permanent Eligibility: Expressions of Interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from Core SG only. Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK. Overview Procurement is much more than buying the goods, services or works the public sector need. Colleagues in the profession balance cost, quality and time considerations. It’s also about ensuring we use our collective spending power to innovate and to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes aligned to Scotland’s National Performance Framework. As a Procurement Officer you will be managing the procurement of public contracts for a wide range of variety of goods and services. These contracts deliver for some of the most important areas of government. The level of Delegated Purchasing Authority for this role is commonly in the region of £500,000. The role will be primarily focussed on servicing the Central Government Procurement Shared Service (CGPSS). This service offers other Central Government organisations support in all aspects of procurement and contract management. We help our partners to maximise value and performance from their contracting activities whilst managing risk and remaining compliant with changing legislation and policy. Key responsibilities You will lead end-to-end low- and medium-value/risk procurements and support senior procurement staff on high-value/risk procurements, ensuring compliance with legislation and optimising value for money while addressing Scottish Government sustainability and SME inclusion aspirations. You will engage effectively and build good working relationships with a range of customers and strategic suppliers to deliver credible procurement projects. You will provide advice and guidance on procurement policy and procedures and best practice to staff and stakeholders, and communicate business issues clearly and concisely. You will use appropriate procurement tools, techniques, best practice and systems in your procurement project activity, and supporting team members and leaders in managing the team Management Information (MI) and systems. You will work flexibly within the team, Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals in line with the Directorate Plan. Qualifications This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development including attainment of a relevant professional procurement qualification such as: CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate; WCC Fundamentals Certification; or SVQ3 in Procurement and Supply Chain Significant, demonstrable experience operating and delivering procurement and supply chain activities at an advanced level may be considered equivalent to a formal qualification, particularly where accompanied by a commitment to attain a recognised professional accreditation once in post if not already held. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills Commercial Competence – Working Knowledge Legislation – Working Knowledge You can find out more here : Procurement competency framework - gov.scot Experience Strong written and verbal communication skills to build good working relationships with customers, combined with strong planning and organisational skills to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines are required. Experience of collating and analysing data/information from a variety of sources is also required. No prior procurement experience is required if qualification criteria is met. However, s ignificant, demonstrable experience operating and delivering procurement and supply chain activities at an advanced level may be considered equivalent to a formal qualification, particularly where accompanied by a commitment to attain a recognised professional accreditation once in post if not already held Behaviours Communicating & Influencing Delivering at Pace You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide Working Pattern This post is a full-time role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns. Proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post. Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Further Information Further information about this opportunity is available from Anna Penman [email protected] How to Apply Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team. Vacancies close at 23:59pm on 11 August 2026. Selection Process Applications will be reviewed by panel. Shortlisted candidates who are considered to have the skills and experience will be invited to interview with the hiring manager and another panel member. The panel will recommend the candidate considered most suitable for the post. Interviews Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 17 August 2026. Recruitment Principles As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules . Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website , or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide . Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply before: Tuesday 11 August (23:59). Applications are open to substantive grade colleagues from Core SG only