Procurement Coordinator

Impact: Operational

Coordinates purchasing activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures timely delivery of goods and services. This role involves administrative tasks, data entry, and communication to support the procurement department.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Never
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Occasional
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$55,000
Entry-level
$42,000
Senior
$70,000
Growth by 2033
7%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
20%
Typical student debt
$15,000 - $25,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Supply Chain Management Software
  • Data Entry
  • Vendor Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Contract Administration

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Negotiation

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Associate's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Procurement Coordinator
      2. Senior Procurement Coordinator
      3. Procurement Specialist
      4. Procurement Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      25%
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      4.5/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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