The Service Manager - Procurement (Food Buyer) is expected to manage the sourcing and purchasing of food products for Shangri-La operations in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, hospitality, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, or large food-service environment. The candidate should understand supplier evaluation, negotiation, food quality standards, inventory control, cost management, and procurement systems. Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and vendor-management skills are essential. Shangri-La will expect the successful candidate to secure reliable supplies at competitive prices, maintain food safety and quality standards, build effective supplier relationships, and support efficient hotel operations while demonstrating integrity and commercial awareness.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and selected international destinations. The company is known for high service standards, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and distinctive guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its procurement teams support hotel departments by sourcing quality food, beverages, equipment, and operating supplies while controlling costs and maintaining supplier standards. Employees generally work in a structured, service-focused environment where teamwork, professionalism, ethical conduct, and attention to detail are important. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, medical coverage, discounts, training, and career development, depending on the property and employment package.
The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major tourist islands. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise businesses, and tourism suppliers regularly seek purchasing, food and beverage, finance, engineering, and guest-service professionals. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, respectful, and highly social, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a more relaxed, outdoor-focused pace in island destinations; beaches, diving, food markets, and festivals are major attractions. Salaries are generally lower than in many Western countries, but living costs can also be moderate outside central Manila. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino citizens require standard employment documentation. Relocation planning should cover accommodation, transport, healthcare, tax registration, and the local cost of living.
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