The Service Manager - Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring costs, and ensuring reliable delivery of quality goods to Shangri-La operations in the Philippines. Candidates typically need a degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort. Strong knowledge of food products, supplier markets, contracts, inventory controls, and Philippine regulations is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, organized, ethical, detail-oriented, and confident in negotiation. Good communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to work with chefs, finance teams, stores, and operational managers are essential.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company originating in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium dining, wellness facilities, and carefully managed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company employs people across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, engineering, finance, sales, human resources, and procurement. A procurement role supports the wider business by helping maintain product quality, control operating costs, develop dependable supplier relationships, and meet the brand’s standards for safety, sustainability, and service excellence.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Hospitality opportunities are especially strong in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations, with demand for hotel, restaurant, purchasing, culinary, and guest-service professionals. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, sociable, and respectful, while English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies considerably: Manila offers career growth and urban conveniences but heavy traffic, whereas resort islands provide a slower pace, beaches, and outdoor activities, often with higher living costs in tourist areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and immigration processing. Employers usually guide successful hires through these requirements. Candidates should confirm current visa rules, accommodation, taxes, healthcare, and relocation support before accepting an offer.
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