Job prospects Contract Management Officer in the London Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the London region:

• Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 8%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology