NOC 2021 · 10012 · TEER 0
NOC 10012: Purchasing managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$56.11 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 10012 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 10012 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 10012 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
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 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 training of staff.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- contract manager
- food purchasing manager
- material manager
- procurement director
- purchasing contracts manager
- purchasing director
- supply chain logistics manager
All 35 job titles in NOC 10012
- building supplies purchasing manager
- category purchasing manager
- clothing purchasing director
- clothing purchasing manager
- contract director
- contract manager
- electronic components purchasing chief
- electronic components purchasing director
- electronic components purchasing manager
- equipment manager
- food purchasing director
- food purchasing manager
- hardware purchasing director
- hardware purchasing manager
- logistics officer - Canadian Armed Forces
- material and services purchasing manager
- material manager
- merchandise purchasing director
- merchandise purchasing manager
- office equipment purchasing manager
- procurement director
- procurement manager
- procurement operations director
- purchasing chief
- purchasing contracts director
- purchasing contracts manager
- purchasing director
- purchasing manager
- strategic sourcing director
- supply chain director
- supply chain logistics manager
- supply chain manager
- supply chief
- supply service chief
- supply-management director
Requirements
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.
Wages
Wages for NOC 10012 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.34 | $56.11 | $86.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $37.88 | $55.49 | $81.62 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $36.51 | $53.12 | $85.19 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $36.97 | $51.31 | $85.25 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $38.46 | $53.85 | $84.60 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $41.03 | $57.69 | $83.08 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $25.71 | $50.67 | $67.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.54 | $53.00 | $87.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $40.00 | $60.35 | $94.55 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $38.46 | $55.49 | $90.87 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Prince Edward Island.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of 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 Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
82% of purchasing managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
85% of purchasing managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Alberta:
Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,600 people work in this occupation.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of 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 Ontario:
Approximately 7,950 people work in this occupation.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
86% of purchasing managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of 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 Manitoba:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
88% of purchasing managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 67% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 33% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about purchasing managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%
84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 10012 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Administrative services managers
Questions
NOC 10012: common questions
What is the NOC code for purchasing managers?
What TEER category is NOC 10012?
Is NOC 10012 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 10012 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 10012 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 10012 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 1Business, finance and administration occupationsBroad Category
- 10Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Major Group
- 100Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Sub-major Group
- 1001Administrative services managersMinor Group
- 10012Purchasing managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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