Job prospects Category Purchasing Manager in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology