Joining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and the office of the public guardian (OPG). Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.
Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong financial, supplier management and people leadership skills? Do you enjoy working in a role where you can influence strategic decision-making, drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of critical ICT services?
We're looking for a Senior Purchasing Analyst to join our ICT function, where you'll play a key role in managing purchasing, procurement and financial processes that support the delivery of technology services and projects across the organisation.
This is a hybrid role offered on an initial 12 months fixed term basis with the possibility for extension.
Working closely with ICT managers, operational colleagues, suppliers and key stakeholders, you'll provide specialist procurement and financial expertise, oversee supplier performance, manage budgets and purchasing activity, and help ensure the effective use of resources within a complex public sector environment.
What you'll be doing
- Leading, developing and motivating a team, providing coaching, support and performance management.
- Managing ICT purchasing and procurement activity, ensuring compliance with governance, legislation and best practice.
- Monitoring budgets, spend profiles and financial performance across ICT services and projects.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting contract and supplier performance management to achieve value for money.
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls.
- Producing analysis and management information to support informed decision-making.
- Contributing to strategic ICT initiatives and continuous improvement activity.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, finance or commercial management.
- Demonstrable line management experience, including coaching, performance management and staff development.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Experience of managing supplier relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience gained within an ICT, technology, procurement, finance or similarly complex organisational environment would be advantageous.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on the closing date stated on the advert, Monday 26 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 2 November 2026.
About SCTS
SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting us at recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
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