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Procurement Clerks
Description
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Common Tasks
- Train and supervise subordinates and other staff.
- Approve and pay bills.
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $22.51 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $16.41 and $28.82 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $46,838.70 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $34,149.17 and $59,937.58 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 240 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
There is expected to be no change in the number of jobs for this occupation in the Greater Sacramento area by 2024.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $22.00 with the median annual salary reaching $47,524.
