Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
Procurement and purchasing agents and officers source and purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NB, SK, NU
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Procurement agents and officers
- Evaluate risk, assess, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the supply market, and write reports and recommendations
- Provides research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information is not readily available
- Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities
- Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential buyers and suppliers to the organization
- Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed.
- Purchasing agents and officers
- Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment
- Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
- Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
- Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Negotiate land acquisition or access rights for public or private use, and may conduct field investigations of properties
- May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.
Qualifications
- checkProcurement and purchasing agents and officers usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics.
- checkProcurement and purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasers of industrial products.
- checkA certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) may be required.
- checkPrevious experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may be required.
- checkCertification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) may be required.
- checkSourcing specialists and analysts usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in economics, logistics, operations management, finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistical analysis.
- checkPrevious work experience in supply chain for sourcing specialists and analysts is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in New Brunswick 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Purchasing agents and officers are found in most industries. Job prospects will be enhanced for those with experience and who possess knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry. Knowledge of the supply market is considered an asset.Individuals with strong research and communication skills will have enhanced job prospects.Digital literacy is also important as purchasing transactions are becoming increasingly data-driven and automated. Experience with procurement software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is commonly found in job postings. Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in New Brunswick: Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation. Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%Construction (NAICS 23): 8%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8% 85% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 15% 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.Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.Positive economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 should support a moderate employment growth for this occupation in the private sector. In public administration, ongoing return to office may positively impact job prospects for this occupation as more office space, administrative and operational supplies are required to accommodate more workers and frequent office attendance.Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation. Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%Construction (NAICS 23): 6%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%Utilities (NAICS 22): 6% 85% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Nunavut: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 75%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 6% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 46% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 37% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 15% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 12102 openings right now.
Defence Construction Canada
5 active roles · Montreal, QC · London, ON
AECON - Aecon Group Inc.
2 active roles · Toronto, ON · Hamilton, ON
Lightspeed Commerce
2 active roles
Alstom
2 active roles · Montreal, QC · Toronto, ON
Toronto Transit Commission
2 active roles · Toronto, ON
Metrolinx
2 active roles · Toronto, ON
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Negotiating and Persuading
to secure better prices, discounts and favourable payment terms on items for the organization
Management of Material Resources
to optimize inventory levels, reducing waste and avoiding overstock or stockouts
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers and to collaborate with various departments to understand needs and convey procurement plans
Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning
to take proactive measures to prevent larger issues from developing, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues or vendor reliability
Attention to Detail
to ensure all details are correct in purchase orders, such as item specifications, quantities and prices
Knowledge in Clerical
to maintain records, track deliveries and manage correspondence with suppliers and teams, ensuring efficient operations and timely acquisition of goods and services
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