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O*NET-SOC 43-3061.00

Procurement Clerks

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.Core2539
  2. Perform buying duties when necessary.Core2534
  3. Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.Core2531
  4. Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.Core2540
  5. Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.Core2538
  6. Approve and pay bills.Core20786
  7. Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.Core2545
  8. Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.Core2532
  9. Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.Core2541
  10. Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.Core2535
  11. Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.Core2537
  12. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.Core2536
  13. Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.Core2533
  14. Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.Core2546
  15. Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.Core2542
  16. Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.Core2544
  17. Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.Supplemental2547
  18. Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.Supplemental2548
  19. Train and supervise subordinates and other staff.Supplemental20785

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 21 examples in 14 categories, 12 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Autotask
  • IBM Maximo Asset Management
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Radiant Systems CounterPoint
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise application integration software

  • Electronic data interchange EDI software

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Inventory management software

  • Inventory tracking software

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Work scheduling software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Obtain information about goods or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Track goods or materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Check data for recording errors.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze financial information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Calculate costs of goods or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain operational records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Provide information to coworkers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Execute sales or other financial transactions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Send information, materials or documentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Monitor inventories of products or materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 19
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.