Job prospects Strategic Sourcing Director in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing managers" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing managers in the London Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the London 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 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): 26%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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