How do they match: Procurement Clerks

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

  • Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
  • Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
  • Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.

  • Calculate costs of goods or services.
  • Obtain information about goods or services.