Buyer
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services for District schools and departments.
- Research, obtain, and evaluate related bids, quotes, pricing, and product information.
- Prepare, process, and evaluate purchase orders, requisitions, bid specifications, records, and reports.
- Administer bids for a variety of services, materials, equipment, and construction projects.
- Maintain adequate warehouse stock levels.
- Assist in supporting students by providing supplies, materials, equipment, and services for all school sites and departments which directly supports student learning.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Passion for purchasing and customer service
- Energized by working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
- Enjoy working in a team
- Three years experience in the purchase of supplies and equipment
- Knowledge of Bids and RFPs
- Detail oriented
- Problem-solving skills
- Commitment to customer service
- Aptitude for working with systems and software
About the District
Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Cajon Valley is “family.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us! Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees’ needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.