The Service Manager – Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing agreements, monitoring costs, and ensuring consistent quality and availability for Shangri-La properties in the Philippines. Candidates should have a degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing or food-and-beverage procurement experience. Strong knowledge of local and international food suppliers, pricing, inventory controls, contracts, and food-safety standards is expected. The role requires sound negotiation skills, commercial awareness, analytical ability, attention to detail, and confidence working with hotel operations, finance, chefs, and vendors. Candidates should be ethical, organized, service-oriented, and comfortable using procurement or enterprise systems.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for high service standards, thoughtful hospitality, destination-focused experiences, and strong food-and-beverage operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila and Boracay. The company employs professionals across hotel operations, culinary services, procurement, sales, finance, engineering, and guest services. Shangri-La generally promotes internal development, multicultural teamwork, customer care, and responsible business practices. A procurement position within the group offers exposure to large-scale hospitality purchasing, supplier management, quality control, cost efficiency, and collaboration with experienced culinary and operational teams.
The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Manila is the main business center, while island locations provide a more relaxed lifestyle focused on beaches, tourism, diving, and outdoor activities. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, English-friendly, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, Spanish history, and modern Asian life. Living costs vary considerably: Manila is more expensive, while provincial and island communities can be more affordable, although imported goods may cost more. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Employers typically guide applicants through documentation, medical checks, and accreditation. Candidates should research housing, healthcare, transport, weather, and typhoon exposure before relocating, particularly to smaller islands.
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