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Purchasing Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Purchasing Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Purchasing Manager in Canada make? The median annual Purchasing Manager salary in Canada is C$131,940, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$115,900-C$152,405 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Purchasing Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Purchasing Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Purchasing Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Purchasing Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Purchasing Manager
  Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Purchasing Manager
  • Materials Planning Manager
  • Merchandise Buying Manager
  • Purchasing Clerk I
  • Purchasing Clerk II
  • Purchasing Clerk III
  • Purchasing Clerk IV
  • Purchasing Director
  • Purchasing Senior Manager

• Level of Education
  • Purchasing Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Purchasing Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Purchasing Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Purchasing Manager
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Purchasing Manager
  • Materials Management
  • Purchasing

• Purchasing Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Materials Management Jobs by Salary Range
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