The Service Manager - Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing costs, and ensuring consistent quality and delivery for hotel operations. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing or food-buying experience, preferably in a hotel or resort. Candidates should understand local and international food products, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, inventory control, food safety, and purchasing systems. Shangri-La expects a commercially minded, organized, ethical, and detail-oriented professional who can build strong supplier relationships, meet budget targets, and work effectively with culinary, finance, and operations teams.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian-inspired service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and destination experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, among others. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, responsible business practices, employee development, and teamwork. A procurement professional joining Shangri-La would support the reliable and cost-effective supply of food and other operational requirements while maintaining the quality standards expected of a luxury hotel brand.
The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism centers. Hotel careers commonly include food and beverage, purchasing, culinary operations, finance, housekeeping, engineering, and guest services. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower coastal pace in Cebu, Palawan, or Boracay. Living costs depend greatly on the island, with Manila generally more expensive than regional destinations. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants can relocate domestically with standard employment documents. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, and relocation support directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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