[Core] [58% incumbents] Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Approve and pay bills.
  DWAs: Execute sales or other financial transactions.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
  DWAs: Maintain current knowledge related to work activities. | Provide information to coworkers.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
  DWAs: Monitor inventories of products or materials.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
  DWAs: Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Perform buying duties when necessary.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | Send information, materials or documentation.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
  DWAs: Calculate costs of goods or services.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
  DWAs: Analyze financial information.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
  DWAs: Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
  DWAs: Check data for recording errors. | Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
  DWAs: Track goods or materials.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.
  DWAs: Obtain information about goods or services.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
  DWAs: Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | Send information, materials or documentation.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Train and supervise subordinates and other staff.
  DWAs: Train personnel. | Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.95 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.78 lvl:5.12) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.76 lvl:4.50) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.47 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administration and Management (imp:3.44 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.43 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.18 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Transportation (imp:3.13 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.99 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:2.72 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.72 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.55 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.46 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.32 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:2.18 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:2.17 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:2.16 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.14 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.79 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Psychology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.66 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.66 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.56 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Physics (imp:1.49 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.40 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.38 lvl:0.60) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.37 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Far Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.48 lvl:3.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.25 lvl:4.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.19 lvl:4.34) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:3.97 lvl:3.77) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.93 lvl:4.71) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.86 lvl:4.21) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.73 lvl:4.15) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.69 lvl:2.41) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.69 lvl:4.11) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.67 lvl:3.46) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.61 lvl:3.27) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.53 lvl:4.34) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.47 lvl:3.22) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.43 lvl:3.12) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.32 lvl:2.22) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.23 lvl:2.54) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.13 lvl:2.73) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.44) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.10 lvl:3.49) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.91 lvl:2.18) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.89 lvl:2.91) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.79 lvl:2.22) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.74 lvl:2.40) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.71 lvl:2.57) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.70 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.45) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.64 lvl:2.02) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.54 lvl:3.65) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.51) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.41 lvl:1.95) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.38 lvl:2.60) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.33 lvl:1.70) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.31 lvl:2.11) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.28 lvl:1.73) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.23 lvl:1.80) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.06 lvl:1.80) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.05 lvl:1.89) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.75 lvl:1.47) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.57 lvl:1.08) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.57) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.44) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.18) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:0.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.51) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.32) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.15) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:0.11) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.08) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 55,810
  annual_median    : $50,580
  annual_pct10     : $38,040
  annual_pct25     : $43,420
  annual_pct75     : $60,080
  annual_pct90     : $68,620
  annual_mean      : $52,370
  hourly_median    : $24.32

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($62,880)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($30,940)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.032x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   12,140  median: $  56,230
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,210  median: $  47,380
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,780  median: $  50,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,770  median: $  46,120
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,050  median: $  45,700
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,040  median: $  55,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,820  median: $  54,080
  Construction                             emp:    2,590  median: $  49,900
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,010  median: $  50,270
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  49,630

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   12,140  median: $  56,230
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,210  median: $  47,380
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,780  median: $  50,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,770  median: $  46,120
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,050  median: $  45,700
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,040  median: $  55,310
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  Construction                             emp:    2,590  median: $  49,900
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,010  median: $  50,270
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  49,630

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:23:37.955694Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Clerks II (similarity: 0.4444)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerks_II
  QID: Q784514
  Extract: Clerks II is a 2006 American black comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It is the sequel to Clerks (1994) and the sixth feature film to be set in the View Askewniverse. The film stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes,

  Title: Iain Banks (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_Banks
  QID: Q312579
  Extract: Iain Menzies Banks was a Scottish author, writing mainstream fiction as Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio, and television. In 2008, The Times named Banks in their list of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945.

  Title: Jay and Silent Bob (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_and_Silent_Bob
  QID: Q369860
  Extract: Jay and Silent Bob are fictional characters portrayed by American actors Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, respectively. They appear in the View Askewniverse, a fictional universe used in most of the films, comics, and television programs written and produced by Smith.

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.3636)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Purple trades (similarity: 0.4516)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_trades
  QID: Q7261487
  Extract: In the Canadian Armed Forces, the purple trades are occupations and careers that are not strongly linked to one of the three major 'environments' or 'elements': sea, land, or air. Purple trades include – but are not limited to – those associated with logistics and administration, medicine, justice, 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Comprehensive O*NET data provides detailed task, skill, and knowledge information. BLS wage data is current and specific. Related occupation connections are well-supported by overlapping work activities and skill requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:15:03.062556+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,436
tokens_output        : 4,348
cost_usd             : $0.047145
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No relevant Wikipedia article found for procurement clerks specifically. The semantic neighbors primarily relate to unrelated topics like films and authors rather than procurement or administrative occupations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Procurement Clerks compile information and records to create purchase orders for organizational materials and services. They track requisitions, contracts, and orders while ensuring compliance with organizational and governmental purchasing rules. This administrative role serves as the operational backbone of procurement processes, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves processing purchase requisitions by comparing supplier prices, specifications, and delivery dates to identify the best bids. They prepare and distribute purchase orders to suppliers and requesting departments, then track order status and coordinate with suppliers to expedite deliveries or resolve issues. Time is spent calculating order costs, approving invoices, and maintaining inventory records to determine when additional materials are needed. They respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order changes or cancellations, and update procurement databases to ensure accurate record-keeping. Regular communication with supervisors, peers, and external vendors occurs through phone calls, emails, and procurement software systems.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as they must accurately process multiple purchase orders while tracking complex supplier relationships. They demonstrate dependability and integrity when handling financial transactions and confidential procurement information. Strong communication abilities are essential for coordinating between internal departments and external suppliers, requiring both oral and written expression skills. Those who thrive tend to be methodical thinkers who can process information systematically while maintaining awareness of regulatory compliance requirements. They work well in structured environments where following established procedures is important, and they find satisfaction in supporting organizational operations through efficient procurement processes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Procurement Clerks enter with a high school diploma (48.2%) or some college coursework (16.8%), though a growing number hold bachelor's degrees (32.7%). Entry-level positions typically require familiarity with basic office software and strong communication skills, with on-the-job training covering procurement procedures and relevant regulations. Previous experience in customer service, administrative support, or retail can provide valuable transferable skills. Some employers prefer candidates with coursework in business, accounting, or supply chain management.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Procurement Clerks can advance to Procurement Specialists or Procurement Coordinators with additional experience and training in contract management and supplier relations. Career progression may lead to Wholesale and Retail Buyer positions or Purchasing Agent roles, which offer higher responsibility and compensation. Some transition into Production Planning and Expediting Clerk positions or move into broader administrative management roles. Advanced positions typically require additional education in business administration, supply chain management, or related fields.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 55,810 workers with a median annual wage of $50,580 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $38,040 to $68,620 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is moderate with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $62,880 compared to Puerto Rico at $30,940 (2.03x ratio). Government sector leads employment with 12,140 positions, followed by wholesale trade (8,210) and manufacturing (7,780). The role's integration with digital procurement systems and growing emphasis on supply chain efficiency suggests stable demand, particularly in government and large organizational settings. Job Zone 2 classification indicates accessible entry requirements with potential for skill development.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists as routine tasks like order entry and status tracking may be increasingly handled by procurement software and AI systems. However, the role's emphasis on supplier relationship management, complex problem-solving, and regulatory compliance provides protection against full automation. The need for human judgment in supplier evaluation and exception handling will likely preserve employment opportunities, though the role may evolve toward more analytical and relationship-focused responsibilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve inventory monitoring and maintaining operational records with similar administrative knowledge requirements.
    data: Monitor inventories of products or materials
    data: Maintain operational records
    data: Administrative knowledge (imp:3.8, lvl:5.1)
  [skill_overlap] Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require coordination skills and expediting activities with similar levels of computer work and information processing.
    data: Coordination (imp:3.1, lvl:2.9)
    data: Working with Computers (imp:4.5, lvl:3.6)
    data: Coordinate shipping activities
  [career_pathway] Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (13-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression path involving similar procurement knowledge but higher decision-making authority and supplier relationship management.
    data: Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates
    data: Economics and Accounting knowledge
    data: Perform buying duties when necessary
  [task_similarity] Order Clerks (43-4151.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve order processing, customer communication, and maintaining accurate records with similar communication requirements.
    data: Prepare purchase orders
    data: Respond to customer inquiries
    data: Oral Comprehension (imp:4.0, lvl:3.9)
  [skill_overlap] Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve financial transaction processing, cost calculation, and invoice handling with similar mathematical knowledge requirements.
    data: Calculate costs of orders
    data: Approve and pay bills
    data: Mathematics knowledge (imp:3.4, lvl:3.8)
  [transferable_skill] Customer Service Representatives (43-4051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require strong communication skills and customer inquiry handling with similar social perceptiveness requirements.
    data: Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.6, lvl:3.0)
    data: Respond to customer and supplier inquiries
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['procurement clerk', 'purchasing clerk', 'procurement assistant', 'procurement coordinator', 'procurement specialist', 'procurement technician', 'procurement agent', 'purchasing administrative assistant']
  exclude_keywords : ['procurement manager', 'chief procurement officer', 'purchasing director', 'procurement attorney', 'strategic sourcing']
  title_patterns   : ['*procurement clerk*', '*purchasing clerk*', '*procurement assistant*', '*procurement coord*', '*procurement spec*']
  common_variations: ['procurement clerk', 'purchasing clerk', 'proc clerk', 'procurement assistant', 'purchasing assistant', 'procurement coordinator', 'procurement specialist', 'procurement technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'principles', 'procurement', 'includes', 'management', 'control', 'objects', 'orders', 'rules', 'ideas', 'activities', 'problems', 'procedures', 'administrative', 'techniques', 'body', 'needs']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01536  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  24  0.00878  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
materials                  18  0.00658  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:28%  inference:11%
principles                 16  0.00585  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procurement                15  0.00549  inference            inference:100%
includes                   12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                 12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:42%
control                    12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orders                     11  0.00402  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  inference:36%  onet_dimensions:9%
rules                      11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
problems                   10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
procedures                 10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
administrative             10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  dwas:20%
techniques                 10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
written                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
events                      9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
supplier                    8  0.00293  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:25%
suppliers                   8  0.00293  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:38%
performance                 8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
goods                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:38%  onet_tasks:12%
attention                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
financial                   8  0.00293  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%