Fleet Procurement Specialist

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(a) retirement plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Fleet Procurement Specialist to manage vehicle and equipment procurement from planning through delivery. This in-person role coordinates with county departments, vendors and Purchasing to ensure acquisitions meet operational needs, budget, and standards.

The position supports fleet replacement planning, asset disposition, pool vehicles, and Key Valet while overseeing procurement processes and delivery inspections.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in procurement standards and service-level agreements.
• Experience with fleet procurement processes and vendor coordination.
• Knowledge of purchasing compliance and government procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify vehicle and equipment needs; develop specifications for purchases, rentals and upfits.
• Prepare RFQs, bids, RFPs and coordinate with Purchasing on solicitations and contracts.
• Track orders from initiation through delivery; monitor delays, changes, costs, and timelines.
• Inspect incoming vehicles/equipment for compliance and coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain purchasing, upfitting, warranty and asset records; generate PO's and updates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Fleet management software

Data analysis

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Government purchasing processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Fleet Procurement Specialist. This position m anages Fleet vehicle and equipment procurement from planning and specification development through purchasing, upfitting, and delivery. Coordinates with County departments, vendors, and Purchasing to ensure acquisitions meet operational needs, budget requirements, and purchasing standards. Oversees procurement processes, contract and vendor coordination, asset records, and delivery inspections while supporting Fleet replacement planning, asset disposition, pool vehicles, and Key Valet.

Overview

We are hiring a Fleet Procurement Specialist. This position m anages Fleet vehicle and equipment procurement from planning and specification development through purchasing, upfitting, and delivery. Coordinates with County departments, vendors, and Purchasing to ensure acquisitions meet operational needs, budget requirements, and purchasing standards. Oversees procurement processes, contract and vendor coordination, asset records, and delivery inspections while supporting Fleet replacement planning, asset disposition, pool vehicles, and Key Valet.

Overview

We are hiring a Fleet Procurement Specialist. This position m anages Fleet vehicle and equipment procurement from planning and specification development through purchasing, upfitting, and delivery.

This will be an in-person position, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM M-F.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Working with County departments to identify vehicle and equipment needs and develops specifications for purchases, rentals, and upfitting.
• Preparing requests for quotations (RFQs), bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and other purchasing documents; coordinates with Purchasing on solicitations and purchasing contracts.
• Tracking vehicles and equipment orders from purchase initiation through production, upfitting, and delivery; Monitors schedules, delays, specification changes, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Inspecting incoming vehicles and equipment for compliance with approved specifications, safety requirements, and conditions; identifies discrepancies or damage and coordinates corrective action.
• Maintaining purchasing acquisition, upfitting, warranty, and asset records; generates purchase orders and processes receiving and accounting updates.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Fleet_Procurement_Specialist

What we're Looking For

• Strong strategic thinking and technical fleet knowledge.
• Experience with fleet management software, vehicle lifecycle tracking, and data analysis.
• Experience developing technical vehicle specifications, managing vendor relationships, and negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of government purchasing processes, including competitive bidding, RFPs, and purchasing compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with County departments to understand their unique vehicle and equipment needs.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Three (3) years of experience in procurement standards and service-level agreements required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&DD Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of placement is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.