Job prospects Buyer - Manufacturing And Processing in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,880 people work in this occupation.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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