Job prospects Strategic Sourcing Director 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 November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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