About the Roles We are looking to recruit two highly motivated Procurement Specialists to join our centralised, award-winning Procurement Service. We currently have two permanent vacancies available, and candidates are asked to select one or the other when applying: Option 1: Procurement Specialist – Estates Category The Role: This role will support the delivery of the Estates Masterplan, ensuring the procurement team can meet the demand for increased capital expenditure efficiently and effectively to help Police Scotland achieve its long-term 2030 vision for policing. Experience: Previous experience in construction contracts, use of terms such as NEC and SBCC, professional services/consultancy contracts, and developing national contracts. Option 2: Procurement Specialist – Digital / ICT Category The Role: This role will suit a procurement professional ready to lead end-to-end digital projects across software, cloud, hardware, and digital services in a diverse range of specialist areas (including Specialist Crime and Forensic Services). It will help expand digital procurement capacity and drive innovation supporting our digital transformation strategy and 2030 vision. Experience: Previous experience procuring digital technology within the Public Sector, with a working knowledge of Public Contracts Scotland and sourcing via framework agreements where appropriate. Important Note for Applicants: When submitting your application, please state clearly which role you prefer (Estates or Digital/ICT) and use your application to detail your specific, relevant experience for that chosen path. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced procurement professionals to join a thriving and expanding team that recently won the GO Awards Scotland Procurement Team of the Year following a period of structural reorganisation, capability improvement, and successful execution of high-profile commercial projects. Policing is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will relish the unique challenges it brings and have the opportunity to work with partners across the organisation to deliver sustainable, strategic, and best-value procurement activities, while enjoying fantastic opportunities for personal development and career progression. Key Responsibilities
Procurement Specialist employer: Police Scotland
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