Job prospects Chief, Purchasing in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing managers" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Purchasing managers in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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