Occupation Profile for Procurement Clerks

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

Signficant Points

  • About 23 percent of procurement clerks work for Federal, State, and local governments.
  • Overall employment is expected to experience little or no change as a result of increasing automation, offshoring, and restructuring of business.
  • High school graduates with good communication and computer skills should have the best job opportunities.