The Service Manager – Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring prices and quality, and ensuring timely delivery to hotel kitchens and restaurants. Candidates should have experience in hotel procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or food and beverage operations, with good knowledge of local suppliers and food safety standards. Strong negotiation, budgeting, inventory management, communication, and computer skills are expected. The successful candidate should be organized, commercially aware, ethical, and able to work closely with chefs, finance teams, stores, and suppliers while maintaining Shangri-La’s quality standards.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized internationally for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations, with a strong focus on warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, and high operating standards. In the Philippines, Shangri-La has established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in multicultural environments serving leisure and business travelers. The company places importance on guest satisfaction, service professionalism, teamwork, training, and career development. A procurement position supports the hotel’s daily operations by helping ensure reliable supplies, competitive purchasing, regulatory compliance, and consistent product quality.
The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hotel professionals may find work with international chains, independent resorts, restaurants, and cruise-related businesses. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, English-friendly, and welcoming to foreign workers, although respect for local customs and a collaborative workplace style is important. Lifestyle varies widely: Manila is busy and urban, while Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan provide a more relaxed island setting with beaches, diving, and outdoor activities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation costs, housing, transport, healthcare, and local taxation should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Requirements and processing times vary by nationality and employment contract.
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