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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSupply Chain Procurement Coordinator
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Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator

The purchasing support organizer β€” coordinating procurement activities within supply chain operations.

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Industries that often hire Supply Chain Procurement Coordinators
Manufacturing Β· 24%Government Β· 12%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 12%Professional Services Β· 9%Construction Β· 3%Healthcare Β· 3%
Job markets for Supply Chain Procurement Coordinators
Where Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~217 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator

As a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator, you coordinate procurement activities. You're processing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and ensuring procurement activities support supply chain operations.

Your day supports purchasing flow. You might process purchase orders, then coordinate with suppliers, then track order status, then handle supplier documentation, then support procurement reporting. You're ensuring procurement activities are coordinated effectively.

The hardest part is managing supplier variability while meeting operational needs. Suppliers have issues; lead times slip. You need to communicate effectively and keep operations informed. The people who thrive here are organized, communicative, and effective with suppliers.

What people in this role value
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionModerate
AchievementModerate
RelationshipsModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator
Category scopeSupplier complexitySystem sophisticationTeam structureOrder volume
Procurement coordination varies by scope and complexity. Category scope might be narrow or broad. Supplier complexity varies. System sophistication affects work. Order volume affects pace.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Supply Chain Procurement Coordinators (SOC 11-3061.00), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Procurement knowledge
Deeper purchasing understanding opens paths
2
Supplier management
Relationship skills are valuable
3
Analytics
Data skills differentiate
Lateral Moves
Purchasing Coordinator β†’
If you want pure procurement focus
Supply Chain Coordinator β†’
If you want broader supply chain
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What procurement scope would I cover?
How complex is the supplier base?
What systems are used?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$86K–$219K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
81K
U.S. Employment
+3.1%
10yr Growth
6K
Annual Openings

How Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Management of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingActive ListeningNegotiationReading ComprehensionTime ManagementWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3061.00

Explore related roles

Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midSupply Chain Procurement Manager$121KmidMerchandise Manager$93KmidContract Manager$121KmidMaterials Manager$121KmidPurchasing Coordinator$94KmidVendor Manager$140K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator

What does a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator do?

The purchasing support organizer β€” coordinating procurement activities within supply chain operations.

How much does a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator is about $140K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $86K to $219K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Management of Personnel Resources, Speaking, Active Listening, Negotiation, and Reading Comprehension.

What education do you need to be a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.1% through 2034, with roughly 81,240 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Supply Chain Procurement Manager, Merchandise Manager, and Contract Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.