SOC 43-3061
Procurement Clerks
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ83/100
Very High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ59,900
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$37K โ $66K
Projected Growth
๐-8.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Procurement Clerks face a risk score of 83/100 โ 39 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $49K ($2K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 83/100, Procurement Clerks faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include ai-powered email triage and response drafting and robotic process automation of data entry workflows. The 59,900 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in handling confidential and politically sensitive information and exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Procurement Clerks?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered email triage and response drafting
Robotic process automation of data entry workflows
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise application integration software
Accounting software
Inventory management software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Administrative
Customer and Personal Service
Economics and Accounting
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 75% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 59% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 57% |