National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 12102: Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
Procurement and purchasing agents and officers source and purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment. Below are the main duties, all 59 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 12102?
NOC 12102 is the code for procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include contract management officer, contracts officer, energy asset surface land analyst and furniture and furnishings purchaser. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $36.06 an hour.
- NOC code
- 12102
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $36.06 an hour
Job titles under NOC 12102
Procurement and purchasing agents and officers source and purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Main job titles
- contract management officer
- contracts officer
- energy asset surface land analyst
- furniture and furnishings purchaser
- government supply officer
- material management officer
- procurement officer
- purchasing agent
- sourcing specialist
- strategic sourcing analyst
All 59 job titles in the NOC index
advertising buyer, business services purchasing officer, buyer - manufacturing and processing, buyer - purchasing, construction contract administrator, contract administrator, contract claims examiner, contract management officer, contract negotiator, contract specialist, contracts officer, energy asset joint venture representative, energy asset surface land analyst, furniture and furnishings purchaser, government supply officer, grain buyer, hotel purchasing agent, hotel purchasing officer, land agent, land negotiator, landman/woman - oil and gas, material management officer, material purchasing officer, materials coordinator, media buyer, media estimator, media time and space buyer, mineral land contracts analyst, office equipment purchasing officer, ore buyer, passenger and freight rates analyst, petroleum land administrator, procurement officer, procurement specialist, products administrator, pulpwood buyer, purchaser, purchasing agent, purchasing contracts administrator, purchasing contracts analyst, purchasing contracts management officer, purchasing contracts negotiator, purchasing contracts officer, purchasing officer, purchasing supervisor, purchasing-services contracts negotiator, radio time buyer, restaurant purchasing agent, restaurant purchasing officer, right-of-way agent, senior buyer - purchasing, services contracts negotiator, sourcing specialist, stewardship officer, storage purchasing coordinator, strategic sourcing analyst, supply chain specialist - procurement, television time buyer, well and facilities asset analyst.
Main duties of NOC 12102
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Procurement agents and officers
- Evaluate risk, assess, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the supply market, and write reports and recommendations
- Provides research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information is not readily available
- Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities
- Leverage the organization's buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential buyers and suppliers to the organization
- Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed.
Purchasing agents and officers
- Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment
- Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
- Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
- Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Negotiate land acquisition or access rights for public or private use, and may conduct field investigations of properties
- May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers may specialize in the purchase of particular materials or business services such as furniture or access rights.
Is NOC 12102 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 12102 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 12102 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.68 | $36.06 | $57.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $37.00 | $61.54 |
| Prince Edward Island | $23.65 | $32.23 | $46.76 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $34.07 | $47.74 |
| New Brunswick | $23.00 | $34.62 | $51.79 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $35.00 | $54.00 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $36.41 | $58.46 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $31.89 | $46.92 |
| Saskatchewan | $26.25 | $37.00 | $57.69 |
| Alberta | $26.00 | $40.35 | $70.00 |
| British Columbia | $26.20 | $34.70 | $52.94 |
| Yukon | $29.50 | $40.37 | $58.67 |
| Northwest Territories | $45.00 | $53.02 | $54.67 |
| Nunavut | $36.51 | $52.94 | $64.90 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 12102 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a contract management officer?
NOC 12102, Procurement and purchasing agents and officers, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 12102?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 12102 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 12102 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 12102 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.06 an hour, with most wages between $24.68 and $57.69. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 12102 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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