Job prospects Chief, Purchasing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing managers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing managers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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