Job requirements Purchasing Supervisor in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a purchasing supervisor in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasers of industrial products.
  • A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) may be required.
  • Previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may be required.
  • Certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) may be required.
  • Sourcing specialists and analysts usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in economics, logistics, operations management, finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistical analysis.
  • Previous work experience in supply chain for sourcing specialists and analysts is usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Supply Chain Management Professionals
Regulated
Job title Land Agents
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Supply Chain Management Professional
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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