Job prospects Senior Buyer - Purchasing in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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 Regina–Moose Mountain 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 Regina - Moose Mountain 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

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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