Food purchasing manager NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for food purchasing manager.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for food purchasing manager is 10012 (Purchasing managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer.
NOC code
10012
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 10012 covers
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.
| Unit group | 10012 — Purchasing managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 10012 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 10012 →
Other job titles under NOC 10012
- Contract manager
- Material manager
- Procurement director
- Purchasing contracts manager
- Purchasing director
- Supply chain logistics manager
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 10012, one of these may fit better:
- Fast-food preparer — NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, TEER 5)
- Food and beverage server — NOC 65200 (Food and beverage servers, TEER 5)
- Food buyer — NOC 62101 (Retail and wholesale buyers, TEER 2)
- Food counter attendant — NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, TEER 5)
- Food preparer — NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, TEER 5)
- Food processing engineer — NOC 21399 (Other professional engineers, TEER 1)
- Food processing labourer — NOC 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing, TEER 5)
- Food product testers supervisor — NOC 92012 (Supervisors, food and beverage processing, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for food purchasing manager?+
In NOC 2021, "food purchasing manager" is an example title in unit group 10012 — Purchasing managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is food purchasing manager eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 10012 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does food purchasing manager get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 10012 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a food purchasing manager get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 10012 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says food purchasing manager but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 10012. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.