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Cajon Valley Union School District
El Cajon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
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. Administration of bids for a variety of services, materials, equipment, and construction projects. Maintain adequate warehouse stock levels. The incumbents in this classification assist in supporting students by providing supplies, materials, equipment, and services for all school sites and departments which directly supports student learning.Requirements / Qualifications

You're an excellent candidate for our Buyer position, if you have a passion for purchasing and customer service, are energized by working in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment, enjoy working in a team, and you possess the following qualifications and competencies:

  • 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

Required documents must be attached to your online application (using MS Word .rtf or scanned .pdf format) no later than filing deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. References to "see resume" will not be accepted. All of the following documents are required for this position:

  • Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.)

Comments and Other InformationWHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE: 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. Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year. Non-Discrimination Policy Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request. For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 hayesm@cajonvalley.net For application status, email: hr@cajonvalley.net Ready to apply? If our District culture and this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on the ‘apply’ button below. Good luck!

WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE: 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. Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year. Non-Discrimination Policy Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request. For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 hayesm@cajonvalley.net For application status, email: hr@cajonvalley.net Ready to apply? If our District culture and this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on the ‘apply’ button below. Good luck!

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