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Procurement Clerks - 43-3061.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Buyer
Procurement Assistant
Procurement Officer
Procurement Specialist
Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Associate
Purchasing Clerk
Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Specialist
Warehouse Clerk

SOC Occupation Groups

43-0000	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-3000	Financial Clerks
43-3060	Procurement Clerks
43-3061.00	Procurement Clerks

Related Occupations

13-1021.00	Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
13-1022.00	Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
41-2021.00	Counter and Rental Clerks
43-3021.00	Billing and Posting Clerks
43-4051.00	Customer Service Representatives Bright Outlook
43-4151.00	Order Clerks
43-5061.00	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
43-5071.00	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
43-9061.00	Office Clerks, General
53-7065.00	Stockers and Order Fillers

Tasks

Approve and pay bills.
Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.
Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
Perform buying duties when necessary.
Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.
Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
Train and supervise subordinates and other staff.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze financial information.
Calculate costs of goods or services.
Check data for recording errors.
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.
Execute sales or other financial transactions.
Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
Maintain operational records.
Monitor inventories of products or materials.
Obtain information about goods or services.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Provide information to coworkers.
Send information, materials or documentation.
Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
Track goods or materials.
Train personnel.
Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Acquisition (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Core Member (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Acquisition Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Acquisition Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Administrative Contracting Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Advanced Contingency Contract Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-146 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, CAA (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, HC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, HC-130N/P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, MC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, MC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, WC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-146 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, CAA (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, HC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, HC-130N/P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, MC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, MC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, WC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-146 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, CAA (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, HC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, HC-130N/P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, MC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, MC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, WC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Loadmaster Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Production Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Ammunition Inventory Management (IM) Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Ammunition Inventory Management Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Ammunition Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Ammunition Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Ammunition Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Operations Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Ordnance Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Supply Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Basic Aviation Supply Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Basic Supply Administration and Operations Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Cargo Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Contract and Industrial Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Contract Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Contracting (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting (Space Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Apprentice (Space Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Helper (Space Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Army - Enlisted)
Contracting Professional (DAWAI) Certified (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Contracting, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Expeditionary Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Finance and Supply Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Fleet Management And Analysis (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Ground Supply Operations Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Individual Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Individual Augmentee/In Lieu Of (IA/ILO) Special Operations (SPECOPS) Support Team (Navy - Enlisted)
Intermediate Contingency Contract Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Inventory Management Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Logistician (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Manager, Designated Project Functional Element (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer - Aviation (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer - Ground (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer Candidate (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Materiel Leader (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Materiel Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Logistics Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Naval Engineering Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Naval Plant Representative (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Operational Contract Support (OCS) Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Operational Contract Support Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Operations Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Procurement Contracting Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Procurement Management Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Program Manager, Weapons Systems (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Quartermaster Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Quartermaster, General (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Railway Specialist (USAR only) (Army - Enlisted)
Requirements Manager (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Requirements Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Reserve Independent Duty Ashore Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Senior Materiel Leader - Lower Echelon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Senior Materiel Leader-Upper Echelon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ship Project Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Space Acquisition Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Staff Material Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Storekeeper (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Stores Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Submarine Logistician (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Logistics Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Supply Chain Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Supply Systems Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Support Equipment Asset Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Transportation Management Coordinator (Army - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Weapons Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
Weapons and Ammunition Production Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Weapons Officer, Naval Activity (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Film-Replacement Orderer

Procurement Clerk