Procurement Clerks
On the Job
Procurement Clerks create purchase orders for organizations. Purchase orders are used to buy goods and services.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Provide information to coworkers.
- Check data for recording errors.
- Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- Execute sales or other financial transactions.
- Send information, materials or documentation.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
- Maintain operational records.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working with a group or team.
- Sitting.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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