Procurement Clerks compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procuring materials and services.
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- Procurement Clerks
- Business, Management and Administration
What do they typically do
- Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments that originate requests
- Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
- Perform buying duties when necessary
- Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists
- Answer customer and supplier questions about order status, changes, or cancellations
- Review requisition orders to check accuracy, terminology, and specifications
- Decide if inventory quantities are sufficient, ordering more materials when necessary
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.1%
Job Openings 39
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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