Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Procurement Manager supports purchasing operations by sourcing approved suppliers, negotiating prices and terms, monitoring purchase orders, maintaining supplier records, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. The role typically requires a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, business, hospitality, or a related discipline, together with relevant hotel or purchasing experience. Candidates should understand supplier evaluation, inventory control, contract compliance, and basic cost analysis. Strong communication, negotiation, organisation, and analytical skills are expected, along with proficiency in procurement or hotel-management systems and Microsoft Office. Experience in a luxury hotel environment and knowledge of Malaysian suppliers, food products, and local purchasing regulations would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The group is known for its distinctive Asian hospitality, high service standards, and focus on personalised guest experiences. Its Malaysian properties operate in important business and leisure locations and employ teams across rooms, food and beverage, culinary operations, finance, engineering, sales, human resources, and procurement. Shangri-La places emphasis on service culture, operational discipline, professional development, and responsible business practices. An Assistant Procurement Manager would typically work closely with hotel departments, suppliers, finance teams, and senior operations leaders to control purchasing costs while maintaining quality and reliable supply.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and shared services. Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and other island destinations provide hospitality roles, although Kuala Lumpur and Johor generally offer broader corporate and procurement careers. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with diverse food, festivals, and languages. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with many international destinations, while island living offers beaches, outdoor activities, and a slower pace; transport and healthcare can be more limited outside major centres. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must support the application. Confirm current immigration rules before relocating. Applicants should budget for accommodation deposits, transport, insurance, and document authentication, and check whether the employer provides housing, flights, meals, or relocation assistance.