In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland’s health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will come together to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
We are recruiting four Commodity Manager posts within National Procurement – three permanent and one 24 months fixed term post available.
The Post:
This senior procurement role leads the development and delivery of national sourcing strategies for major goods and services across NHSScotland. You will negotiate and manage high‑value contracts, work closely with clinical and commercial stakeholders, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering best value. The post also provides leadership to specialist procurement staff and plays a key role in influencing national procurement policy and strategy.
The roles are available within 3 areas:
* Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy (DRE)
* Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)
* IT (Software and Software Services)
Please find additional information on each area within the attachments in the advert and confirm on your application if you have a preference to which role you wish to be considered for.
The Candidate:
We’re looking for a skilled procurement professional who can navigate complex supply chains 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.
Location and Working Pattern:
Working Pattern is Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week. Please note these posts are not suitable for part time or reduced hours working
* DRE - Candidates will be based at National Distribution Centre at Larkhall or Gyle Square, Edinburgh. Currently hybrid working is available
* SNBTS - The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Currently hybrid working, with regular attendance on site required
* IT (Software and Software Services) - Candidates will be based at National Distribution Centre at Larkhall or Gyle Square, Edinburgh. Currently hybrid working is available
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PSD Scotland.
Benefits:
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.
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 24th April 2026.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We are an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies