10012 - Purchasing Managers

Purchasing Managers are in high demand across Canada’s popular sectors including Finance, Operations, and Logistics. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. There will be many job opportunities available for Purchasing Managers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Purchasing Managers can range from $57,700 to $140,200 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Purchasing Manager Jobs in Canada also offers many opportunities for career advancement in employment areas including the private, public, and self-employed sectors. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Purchasing Managers in Canada.

Purchasing Managers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Purchasing Managers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Contract manager
• Food purchasing manager
• Material manager
• Procurement director
• Purchasing contracts manager
• Purchasing director
• Supply chain logistics manager

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment.
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget.
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies.
• Evaluate the cost and quality of goods or services.
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Interview, hire, and oversee the training of staff.

Employment Requirements

• 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 (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association may be required.
• Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 10012

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Purchasing Managers are expected to total 8,100, while 7,400 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Purchasing Managers jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 10012.