Head of Procurement

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Head of Commercial and Procurement Services. This strategic leadership role will oversee all procurement activities and impact public spending in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a successful track record in complex procurement environments. Opportunities to drive change, support local businesses, and embrace digital innovation await the right applicant. Competitive salary offered in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Flexible working

Leadership opportunity

Innovative environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in procurement and commercial management ideally in large complex organisations.
• Experience in shaping procurement strategies that deliver value for money, sustainability and positive social impact.
• Ability to motivate and develop a talented team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of commercial and procurement activity.
• Shape strategic partnerships and embed social value.
• Drive digital innovation to ensure future-ready processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Procurement strategies

Collaboration

Digital innovation

Job description

Description

Corporate Services

Head of Commercial and Procurement Services

Waverley Court

Salary: 91689 - 103204

Hours: 36 per week

The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic local authorities serving a vibrant city with global reach. We are on an ambitious journey to transform how we deliver services and maximise value for our citizens and procurement sits right at the heart of that mission.

We are seeking a visionary and driven Head of Commercial and Procurement Services to lead our high-performing team driving innovation, sustainability and best practice across a £1bn organisation.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take a strategic leadership role where your expertise will directly impact how public money is spent and invested to deliver value for Edinburgh's people.

You will oversee all aspects of commercial and procurement activity from shaping strategic partnerships and embedding social value to driving digital innovation and ensuring our processes are fit for the future.

This role brings influence, leadership and innovation together—a chance to drive meaningful change at scale in Scotland's capital city.

About You

• A strong and inspiring leader able to motivate and develop a talented team.
• A strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement and commercial management ideally in large complex organisations.
• Experienced in shaping procurement strategies that deliver value for money, sustainability and positive social impact.
• Collaborative and influential able to work across political, corporate and partner landscapes.
• Passionate about using procurement as a tool for transformation, innovation and community benefit.

Why Join Us

• Lead procurement in Scotland's capital city, driving the vision for how we buy and manage goods, services and works while balancing robust compliance with creative forward‑thinking approaches.
• Play a key role in shaping Edinburgh's future by supporting local businesses and enabling major infrastructure and service transformation.
• Be part of a progressive organisation embracing digital innovation and sustainability.
• Enjoy a unique leadership opportunity in one of the world's greatest cities.

This is more than a procurement job—it is a chance to lead change that matters. If you have the drive, vision and expertise to take procurement to the next level in Edinburgh, we want to hear from you.

This post is subject to a basic disclosure check.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work, we want to bring the best people into our roles—not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To achieve this, we are changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency‑based interview to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page: Our Behaviours The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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View Head of Procurement job description

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary: 91689 - 103204