Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Administrator in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

• 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 49%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology