Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Administrator in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Purchasing agents and officers in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Purchasing agents and officers are found in most industries.
• Job prospects will be enhanced for those with experience and who possess knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry.
• Strong research skills and knowledge of the supply market are considered an asset.
• Digital literacy is also important as purchasing transactions are often carried-out and recorded using industry software.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 34%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology