The Service Manager – Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing costs, and ensuring reliable delivery and quality for hotel operations. Candidates should have a degree or diploma 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, inventory control, contract negotiation, budgeting, and procurement systems is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, ethical, organized, analytical, and able to work closely with chefs, finance teams, and operational departments while maintaining Shangri-La’s quality and sustainability standards.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium guest experiences. Its properties typically include restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services, and extensive event operations, creating opportunities across hotel management, culinary services, procurement, finance, engineering, and guest relations. Shangri-La places emphasis on employee development, service excellence, teamwork, responsible business practices, and cultural understanding. Benefits and working conditions vary by property, but hospitality employees may receive meals, uniforms, training, medical coverage, service charge, accommodation assistance, or other location-specific support.
The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, procurement, culinary, retail, healthcare, technology, and education opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions and Spanish, American, and Asian heritage. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and services, although housing costs are higher in major business districts and popular islands. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with an employer; tourists cannot legally work. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but requirements depend on nationality and contract. Relocating workers should budget for housing deposits, transportation, health insurance, and flights, and should verify employment terms, accommodation, taxes, and local registration before accepting an offer.
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