Job prospects Senior Buyer - Purchasing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" 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

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 4,390 people work in this occupation.
Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology