Procurement clerks

SOC Code: 43-3061
Also known as:
Buyer, Departmental Buyer, Expeditor, Film Replacement Orderer, Procurement Agent
Median Annual Salary
$48,510
-8.7% growth (2024-2034)
5K
Openings/Year
62K
Current Jobs

What Procurement clerks Do

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

💰 Salary

$48,510
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-8.7%
Decline

🎓 Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

5K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

61,900

Projected Employment (2034)

56,600

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Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Writing

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Approve and pay bills.
  • Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
  • Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
  • Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
  • Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.

Technology & Tools

Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Oracle Database

📚 Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Procurement clerks

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a procurement clerks:

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

1,543 degrees awarded • 116 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Procurement clerks

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become procurement clerks.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 Bob Jones University Greenville, SC 15 B
2 Diversified Vocational College Los Angeles, CA 97 C+
3 Panola College Carthage, TX 76 C+
4 Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT 45 C+
5 Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ 29 C+
6 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA 14 C+
7 Pierce College District Lakewood, WA 12 C+
8 Midland College Midland, TX 10 C+
9 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI 10 C+
10 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI 9 C+
11 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI 8 C+
12 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI 7 C+
13 Everett Community College Everett, WA 7 C+
14 Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI 7 C+
15 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA 7 C+
16 Aims Community College Greeley, CO 6 C+
17 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI 6 C+
18 Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA 5 C+
19 Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR 5 C+
20 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI 5 C+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do procurement clerks make?
The median annual salary for procurement clerks is $48,510.
What education do procurement clerks need?
Most procurement clerks positions require a high school diploma or equivalent. Common degree programs include General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.
Is becoming procurement clerks a good career choice?
Procurement clerks is projected to see -8.7% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 4,600 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for procurement clerks?
Top colleges for aspiring procurement clerks include Bob Jones University, Diversified Vocational College, Panola College, Davis Technical College, Eastern Arizona College. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to procurement clerks?
Procurement clerks may also be known as: Buyer, Departmental Buyer, Expeditor, Film Replacement Orderer, Procurement Agent, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Clerk, Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Officer, Procurement Representative, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Technician, Purchaser, Purchasing Administrative Assistant, Purchasing Administrator Assistant (Purchasing Admin Assistant), Purchasing Analyst, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Associate, Purchasing Clerk. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.