Procurement Clerks
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
26 alternate job titles:
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
Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Department Clerk
Purchasing Expeditor
Purchasing Specialist
Supply Coordinator
Warehouse Clerk
Salary Information
Procurement Clerks: $48,510 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | General |
| Send information, materials or documentation. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. | General |
| Check data for recording errors. | General |
| Calculate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment. | General |
| Obtain information about goods or services. | General |
| Provide information to coworkers. | General |
| Track goods or materials. | General |
| Train personnel. | General |
| Execute sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Monitor inventories of products or materials. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain current knowledge related to work activities. | Maintenance |
| Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons. | Communication |
| Coordinate shipping activities with external parties. | Management |
| Supervise clerical or administrative personnel. | Management |
| Analyze financial information. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Autotask | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Electronic data interchange EDI software | Enterprise application integration software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Radiant Systems CounterPoint | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Green Purchasing Professional | American Purchasing Society | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Public Buyer | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council | Not Available |
| Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representatives Level I | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representatives Level II | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representatives Level III | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud (public) - Sourcing and Procurement Implementation | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement (w/o Inventory Management) | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement - Upskilling for ERP Experts | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
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