Description
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Support
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Initiative
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.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Processing Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- English Language
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- Economics and Accounting
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Level IIICertifying Organization
Federal Acquisition Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Green Purchasing ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Purchasing Society
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and ProcurementCertifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Level IICertifying Organization
Federal Acquisition Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Professional Public BuyerCertifying Organization
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 63,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 59,100 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -7%
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