Purchasing managers
Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
PE, NS, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment
- Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
- Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
- Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
- Review and process claims against suppliers
- Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.
- checkPurchasing managers responsible for units purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related degree or diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrial products.
- checkThe designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.
Market Outlook by Province
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 27%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13% 82% of purchasing managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 57% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 42% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6% 84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Alberta 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 Alberta: Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation. Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors: Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%Construction (NAICS 23): 9%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7% 83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
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TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Negotiating and Persuading
to secure favourable terms with suppliers and vendors
Management of Material Resources
to oversee the acquisition, inventory and utilization of goods and materials
Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
to oversee procurement, manage budgets, analyze costs, negotiate contracts, optimize inventory and use data for decision-making
Fluency of Ideas
to engage in creative problem-solving, strategic planning, innovative vendor relationships and effective risk management
Attention to Detail
to oversee the intricate processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling purchasing activities within organizations
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand how to plan and execute procurement strategies, manage budgets and align purchasing activities with overall business objectives
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