Job Description

The Opportunity

Salary:

36,363 to 39,152 per annum.

Working Pattern:

Full-time, 37 hours per week. You may sometimes be required to work varied patterns to ensure the service needs are met.

Location:

Your base will be Fleet Workshops, Power Place, Chichester and a typical week will combine homeworking with attendance at the office or visits around the County. This is led by the needs of the service.

Interviews:

26 August, 02 and 03 September 2025



Play a pivotal role in shaping the efficiency and sustainability of our vehicle fleet. We're seeking a Fleet Procurement Specialist who will be at the heart of delivering high-value fleet replacement projects--ensuring cost-effective, strategic, and timely vehicle procurement for both the Council and Fire & Rescue services.



What You'll Do


Lead the end-to-end procurement process for fleet vehicles, supporting the Fleet Resource and Support Team Leader. Ensure delivery of a 22m Fleet Asset Management Plan aligned with the Capital Programme Office. Act as a Subject Matter Expert, advising on vehicle specs, procurement strategies, and supplier engagement. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to maintain a forward-looking, value-driven vehicle replacement programme. Contribute to a customer-focused fleet service in line with the Corporate Procurement Strategy.

What are we looking for?

Strong customer focus skills. Effective people management skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Full driving license. Demonstrable experience of delivering a customer focused service within agreed performance measures. Experience of delivering a high-quality service. Experience of effective budget management or procurement to ensure that external and internal budgeted expenditure, income, targets and appropriate processes are met.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:


A competitive salary.

27

days annual leave + bank holidays. A generous pension scheme. Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring. A strong supportive management team. A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over 1,000. Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more. Free access to employee assistance programmes. Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres. Car benefit scheme. A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our

Rewards and Benefits

page.

Further information

The reference number for this role is

CPP01168

.



For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

.

To apply, please follow the links below upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description.



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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is committed to

safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.



This role will be subject to 5 years' worth of referencing, a medical, Disclosure and barring check, declaration form and right to work.



West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.



For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.




Job Reference: CPP01168