The Service Manager – Procurement (Food Buyer) is responsible for sourcing food products, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing costs, and ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery for Shangri-La operations. 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 hotel or food-service environment. Strong knowledge of local and imported food products, supplier markets, contract negotiation, inventory controls, food safety, and purchasing systems is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, organized, ethical, analytical, and able to build effective supplier relationships while meeting hotel quality standards and budget targets.
Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for its refined service, strong Asian hospitality values, and properties ranging from urban business hotels to beach and island resorts. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties in locations including Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotels employ professionals across food and beverage, culinary operations, rooms, finance, engineering, sales, procurement, and guest services. Employees generally work in structured, international environments with formal service standards, training programs, and opportunities for career development. Procurement roles support hotel operations by ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supplies from approved vendors.
The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other tourism destinations. Hospitality, food and beverage, retail, business services, technology, healthcare, and outsourcing provide major employment opportunities. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by both Asian and Western traditions. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with warm weather, affordable local food, and extensive beaches and outdoor activities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly supported through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment; requirements vary by nationality and contract. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, taxation, transport, banking, and local registration. Manila offers the broadest professional market, while resort islands provide a slower lifestyle but fewer non-hospitality services.
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