Contracts Specialist

Cajon Valley Union School District; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajon Valley Union School District in California is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead purchasing of supplies, services and equipment for its K-8 district. You will manage contracts, bid specifications, and RFP processes with a strong focus on customer service and system/software proficiency.

The district, located in East San Diego County, offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to its well-run operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the purchase of supplies, services and equipment
• Experience in procurement of contractors and preparation of contracts and bid specifications
• Experience in RFP preparation and evaluation processes
• Commitment to customer service
• Aptitude for working with systems and software
• Résumé (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.)

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract/bid management

RFP processes

Customer service

Systems aptitude

Job description

Named a 2025 Top Workplace in San Diego, Cajon Valley is recognized as an innovative K-8 school district that focuses on the strengths, values, interests and well-being of our employees.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the purchase of supplies, services and equipment
• Sufficient experience in procurement of contractors and preparation of contracts and bid specification
• Experience in RFP preparation and evaluation processes
• Commitment to customer service
• Aptitude for working with systems and software
• Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.)

Comments and Other Information

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.