Job prospects Strategic Sourcing Director in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing managers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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