Job prospects Buyer - Manufacturing And Processing in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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 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.
• Strong research skills and knowledge of the supply market are considered an asset.
• Digital literacy is also important as purchasing transactions are often carried-out and recorded using industry software.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%

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