Hiring Procurement Clerks
Employers across the 89 metro areas we have BLS OEWS wage data for pay procurement clerks a median of $27,450 to $62,310 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A search through recruitlocalpros runs Tier I to Tier VI, $6,240 to $54,340, set by seniority, never by location or salary. Our vetted recruiting partner handles sourcing, screening and placement end to end.
What do procurement clerks do?
- 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.
Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 43-3061.00.
What does it take to become one?
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET Job Zone 2, SVP (4.0 to < 6.0). O*NET OnLine.
Employers commonly list experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAP software for this role.
What do procurement clerks get paid?
BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for procurement clerks in 89 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $27,450 to $62,310 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $50,520. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.
BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 43-3061.
What does hiring one cost?
The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for procurement clerks in this build is $62,310. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $12,462 to $18,693 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.
Frequently asked
- How fast can a procurement clerks search fill?
- 23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.
- What if the hire does not work out?
- A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.
Price a procurement clerks search
Eight questions about the role. Your tier range appears on screen, with the contingency comparison if you are paying one now.