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Purchasing managers (NOC 0113)

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About this job

Purchasing managers:

plan, organize, direct, control and check the activities of a purchasing department
create, design and carry out the purchasing policies of a business or institution
are employed in the public and private sectors

Common job titles

director, procurement
manager, contracts
manager, material and services purchasing

manager, supply chain logistics
purchasing manager, office equipment

director, procurement
manager, contracts
manager, material and services purchasing
manager, supply chain logistics
purchasing manager, office equipment

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$84,321

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2019 - 2024
2024 - 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 1,380

2019
2024
2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
15.2%
210 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
84.8%
1,170 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2019:

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.7%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

Kootenay

Employment in 2019:

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.1%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2019:

1,970

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.8%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

1,040

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2019:

N/A

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

N/A

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2019:

N/A

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

N/A

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2019:

140

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.8%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2019:

300

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.7%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

170

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Purchasing managers perform some or all of the following duties:

plan, organize, direct, control and check the purchasing activities of a company or institution
create purchasing policies and procedures
control purchasing department budgets
identify dealers of materials, equipment or supplies
check cost and quality of goods or services
discuss or oversee the bargaining of purchase contracts
take part in the creation of requirements for equipment, products or other materials
look over and process claims against suppliers
interview, hire and oversee training of staff

Work environment

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

2,300 workers are employed

72% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Manufacturing:

18%

Wholesale Trade:

16%

Retail Trade:

14%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

Public Administration:

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.
Purchasing 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.
The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (S.C.M.P.) or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required.
Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Business Administration/Management/Commerce
Economics
Economics (Arts)

Economics (Science)
International Business
Operations Management/Supervision

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

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Profile last updated:
March 25, 2021

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Purchasing managers (NOC 0113)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Education programs in B.C.

Work-related skills

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