Typical Tasks
Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
Perform buying duties when necessary.
Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Cooperation
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Writing
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
