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NOC 10012 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Purchasing managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
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.
Main duties
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Overview
NOC 10012 (Purchasing managers) is classified under TEER 1 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this occupational group plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment. They are responsible for managing material and services procurement, leading purchasing departments, and ensuring that supply chain operations comply with organizational policies across public and private sectors in Canada.
To qualify for this occupation according to ESDC guidelines, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, or a related discipline, alongside several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer. Because NOC 10012 is a TEER 1 managerial role, skilled individuals may be eligible for Canadian permanent residency pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Typical duties of purchasing managers include developing and implementing purchasing policies, participating in contract negotiations with suppliers, and evaluating supplier performance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Purchasing managers is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Purchasing managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Purchasing managers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.