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Procurement Clerk

Procurement Clerk

  • Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy managing essential supply chains.
  • Ensure smooth operations by coordinating and tracking vital procurement processes.
  • Engage in dynamic buying tasks and collaborate with diverse suppliers.
💰 Earn $44K-$61K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

5,200 in Total

Earnings

$50,680 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
  • Perform buying duties when necessary.
  • Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
  • Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
  • Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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