A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
Buyer - Child Nutrition Services at San Mateo-Foster City School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/22/2026 Contact Sonya Chan Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $40.64 - $51.88 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 16 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays; 12 paid sick days; 12 paid vacation days; district contribution towards medical/dental Length of Work Year 4 hours day/ 12 months per year Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6-8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K-5), three schools with all grades (K-8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and
STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL
Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond.
EQUITY GOAL
Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion.
WELLNESS GOAL
Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan
SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Job Summary Job Summary The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking for a Buyer for the Child Nutrition Services Department. 4 hours per day. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. See attached job description for a detailed summary of the job. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking for a Buyer for the Child Nutrition Services Department.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration required with 3-5 years of experience with contract negotiations and purchasing agreements, or 10-15 years of experience with purchasing and contract negotiations. Equivalent combination of education and experience in the specific area of assignment will be accepted for review. Work with a GREAT district!!! •district clerical and math test required Valid California Drivers License Proof of college degree Certificate Copy (Proof of college degree) Driver's License Copy Requirements / Qualifications The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking for a Buyer for the Child Nutrition Services Department.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration required with 3-5 years of experience with contract negotiations and purchasing agreements, or 10-15 years of experience with purchasing and contract negotiations. Equivalent combination of education and experience in the specific area of assignment will be accepted for review. Work with a GREAT district!!! •district clerical and math test required Valid California Drivers License Proof of college degree Certificate Copy (Proof of college degree) Driver's License Copy CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
