Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Management Officer near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers near Kitchener (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 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 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,880 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): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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