Job outlooks for Purchasing managers

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    • 82% of purchasing managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 57% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 42% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
      • Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
    • 84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 39%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 69%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 13%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 5,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
    • 83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 7%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 25%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 12%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 19%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 3,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 3,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 72%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 7,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
    • 86% of purchasing managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 purchasing managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 48%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
        • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) 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 purchasing managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the London 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 purchasing managers in the London region:

      • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
        • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 6%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Ottawa 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many 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 purchasing managers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 23%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • 88% of purchasing managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 67% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 33% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    • 85% of purchasing managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 62% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 38% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
    • 83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 22%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
      • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%
    • 84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 purchasing managers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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