Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in South Central

The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the South Central 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the South Central region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 10%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 10%