Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Management Officer near Lévis (QC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Procurement and purchasing agents and officers" near Lévis (QC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour shortage for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers near Lévis (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
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Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.
International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.
The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.
Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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