Commodity Manager

We are recruiting four Commodity Manager posts This senior procurement role leads the development and delivery of national sourcing strategies for major goods and services across NHS Scotland. 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) One permanent and one 24‑month fixed‑term post within the National Procurement, Commercial, Governance and Sustainability team supports the DRE category. The role requires specialist commercial and procurement expertise, particularly in wholesale energy markets and emerging sustainable heat and power solutions, to accelerate the decarbonisation of NHS Scotland’s power and heating estate. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) One permanent role sits within the SNBTS Procurement Team, supporting strategic procurement and stores services that enable the safe supply of blood, tissues, cells, and plasma products to NHS Scotland.

The Commodity Manager manages a strategically important portfolio of goods and services, working closely with stakeholders to support essential collection, manufacturing, and testing activities. IT (Software and Software Services) National Procurement Commodity Manager serving all NHS Boards in Scotland with direct links to the Scottish Government Digital Health and Care. The role involves engagement with a broad supplier base, aligned to Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy, Cloud First and Once for Scotland initiatives, supporting regulated procurement of IT and related services.

The Candidate We’re looking for a skilled procurement professional with experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and contract oversight—ideally gained in a regulated or technically demanding environment. A degree in Procurement, Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience is required, and MCIPS experience or progression is expected. Strong digital skills, data analysis and communication are essential.

Location and Working Pattern Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week. 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.

Hybrid working currently available. SNBTS – The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Hybrid working, with regular attendance on site required.

IT – Candidates will be based at National Distribution Centre at Larkhall or Gyle Square, Edinburgh. Hybrid working currently available. It is a condition that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the selected post.

Benefits Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, comprehensive work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres, and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Inclusion Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working policies and ongoing development opportunities support a welcoming workplace for staff and visitors alike.

We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader and offer a fully accessible recruitment service. Closing date for completed applications Friday 24th April 2026 Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and, as a committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr