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Procurement Clerks
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-3061
24.4% AI Exposure — High
$50,580
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
6,700
Proj. Annual Openings
55,810
Employment (OEWS 2025)
76/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure24.4%
AI Resiliency76/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Speaking
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Common titles: Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Associate
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Maintain operational records.
- •Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- •Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- •Send information, materials or documentation.
- •Calculate costs of goods or services.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotSAP software · hotMicrosoft Access · hotOracle Database · hotOracle PeopleSoft · hotOracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneRadiant Systems CounterPoint
Related Occupations
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products · BrightShipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksStockers and Order Fillers · BrightBuyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products · Bright
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 24.4% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $50,580 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 76/100 | N/A |