Job prospects Purchasing Supervisor in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Procurement and purchasing agents and officers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. 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 (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
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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