Procurement Clerks Go Back to List Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Tasks
	Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
	Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
	Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
	Perform buying duties when necessary.
	Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
	Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
	Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
	Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
	Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
	Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $55,963.00 $26.90  $20.04  $20.90 - $31.24  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,098.00 $27.45  $20.18  $20.90 - $33.05  Danbury $54,715.00 $26.31  $19.98  $19.67 - $31.47  Hartford $52,198.00 $25.10  $19.13  $19.70 - $28.82  New Haven $63,070.00 $30.33  $22.26  $24.36 - $34.77  New London/Norwich $53,487.00 $25.72  $20.89  $22.68 - $28.62  Waterbury $48,618.00 $23.38  $19.07  $19.37 - $29.51

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   41   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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