Procurement Clerks
SOC Code: 43-3061 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Procurement Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $44,117 | $59,654 | $75,213 | $90,750 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $43,410 | $53,955 | $64,480 | $75,026 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,590 | $56,222 | $64,834 | $73,466 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,278 | $55,682 | $64,106 | $72,509 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,861 | $56,035 | $64,210 | $72,384 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $46,176 | $54,184 | $62,213 | $70,221 |
| New Haven, CT | $43,680 | $52,520 | $61,339 | $70,179 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $42,910 | $51,709 | $60,528 | $69,326 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,965 | $54,683 | $61,402 | $68,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $45,198 | $52,686 | $60,174 | $67,662 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administrative | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Transportation | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 48.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 16.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.2% |
Typical 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.
Technology Skills
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