Occupation information for Procurement Clerks District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 360

Projected Annual Job Openings: 30

Typical Hourly Wage: $23.63 - $31.64

Typical Annual Salary: $49,140 - $65,810

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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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.
Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.

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