Locations: Dundee, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Apply Before: 06/03/2026, 10:55 PM
Are you a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across an organisation? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Social Security Scotland are looking for a B1 Procurement Portfolio Officer. 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 Portfolio Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing the procurement of public contracts across a wide variety of goods and services—many of which support some of the most vital areas of government.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, as part of a professional procurement team delivering and managing contracts for Social Security Scotland. The role also offers excellent prospects for career development within a specialist and impactful profession.
Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end low‑ and medium‑value/risk procurements and supporting senior procurement staff on high‑value/risk procurements, ensuring compliance with legislation and optimising value for money while addressing Scottish Government.
* Engaging effectively and building good working relationships with a range of customers and strategic suppliers to deliver credible procurement projects.
* Providing advice and guidance on procurement policy and procedures and best practice to staff and stakeholders. Responsible for communicating business issues clearly and concisely.
* Using appropriate procurement tools, techniques, best practice and systems in the procurement project activity, and supporting team members and leaders in managing the team MI and systems.
* Supporting Senior Procurement staff with contract management by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
* Working flexibly within the team, Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals in line with the Directorate Plan.
Qualifications
There are no qualification requirements for this role, however the successful candidate will be expected to work towards a CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate once in post.
Success Profiles
The following Success Profile elements will be assessed:
Experience
* An understanding of the delivery of the end‑to‑end public sector procurement cycle
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions - Level 2: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Communicating and Influencing – Level 2: Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
* Managing a Quality Service – Level 2: Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* Delivering at Pace – Level 2: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Right to Work in the UK
Social Security Scotland is an approved sponsor under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. It is recommended that you review the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying.
Further Information
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS includes four main pre‑employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check.
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