MERCHANDISE PURCHASING MANAGER (NOC:10012)

MERCHANDISE PURCHASING MANAGER (NOC:10012)

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Iqbal Foods Parkway

OVERVIEW

Iqbal Foods is a leading halal-based grocery and food service company, specializing in high-quality halal-certified products for diverse communities across Canada. We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Purchasing Manager with strong expertise in halal product sourcing, handling, and storage requirements, as well as awareness of religious and cultural occasions that influence purchasing and promotional strategies.

JOB DETAILS

Location:     

North York, ON

M2J 1L8

Salary

$60.00 hourly/ 35 to 40 hours per Week

Terms of employment

Permanent employment

Full time

Start date

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies

1 vacancy

OVERVIEW

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Logistics, materials, and supply chain management

Business administration and management, general

Experience

5 years or more

Related purchasing, inventory management, purchasing and procurement, or contracts, preferably in the halal food, grocery, or cultural retail sector. 

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks

·    Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing halal-certified materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies

·       Plan and control budget and expenditures for halal product procurement and merchandising operations

·       Plan and organize daily operations in compliance with halal certification standards and merchandising protocols

·       Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy and halal handling, storage, and transportation requirements

·       Hire, train, direct, and motivate staff across grocery, dairy, frozen, produce, and butchery departments

·       Plan, develop, and implement purchasing policies and procedures that reflect halal integrity and merchandising standards

·       Oversee the evaluation of the cost, quality, and halal certification status of goods or services

·       Authorize the development of specifications for halal products and merchandising displays

·       Manage contracts, ensuring halal compliance in sourcing and delivery

·       Review and process claims against suppliers, including halal certification disputes

·       Oversee the analysis of purchasing data, merchandising performance, and halal consumer demand

·       Oversee the preparation of reports related to procurement, merchandising, and halal compliance

·       Organize and maintain inventory with strict adherence to halal storage protocols (e.g., segregation from non-halal items, prevention of cross-contamination)

·       Arrange products according to planogram, including:

·       Setting up planograms for the store

·       Implementing merchandising and product display standards

·       Adjusting planograms for promotions and festive seasons (e.g., Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha)

·       Guiding and training the team on merchandising standards

Supervision

More than 20 people (40-50 staff)

Staff in various areas of responsibility, including grocery, dairy, frozen, produce and butchery departments

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

Area of work experience

·       Purchasing, procurement and contracts in halal food or culturally specific retail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Transportation/travel information

·       Willing to travel for supplier visits, halal certification inspections, and trade shows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·       Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

·       Large workload requiring prioritization and organization

·       Work under pressure

·       Tight deadlines

·       Attention to detail in halal compliance and product quality

·       Large caseload

·       Large workload

Personal suitability

·       Strong knowledge of halal dietary laws, certification processes and handling/storage requirements.

·       Awareness of religious and cultural occasions relevant to halal consumers and ability to align purchasing strategies accordingly

·       Dependability, organized, and able to lead a team effectively

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Flexibility

·       Initiative, sound judgment and cultural sensitivity

·       Judgement

·       Team player

EMPLOYMENT GROUPS

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

Visible minorities

Mature workers

Candidates with experience in halal product procurement and storage compliance

WHO CAN APPLY TO THIS JOB?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents of Canada

Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

HOW TO APPLY

Direct apply

By Direct Apply

By email

iqbalfoods-parkwayforest@post.com

How to apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

·       Cover letter outlining halal procurement and storage experience

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

·      Do you have previous experience in halal product purchasing, including handling and storage in compliance with halal requirements?

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