Job prospects Procurement Specialist in the Windsor-Sarnia Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Windsor-Sarnia Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Windsor-Sarnia Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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.

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

  • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

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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