Procurement Clerks
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Median pay: $50,580/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -8.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 4,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Perform buying duties when necessary.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Approve and pay bills.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
What's the median pay for Procurement Clerks?
The median pay for Procurement Clerks is $50,580 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Procurement Clerks?
Employment for Procurement Clerks is projected to change -8.7% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Procurement Clerks?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Procurement Clerks?
About 4,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.