Purchasing managers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%