The Service Associate – Procurement (Food Buyer) supports the purchasing of food products for Shangri-La operations in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a hospitality, business, supply chain, or related background; experience in procurement, purchasing, or food and beverage is advantageous; strong supplier-negotiation, communication, numerical, and organizational skills; and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing systems. The candidate is expected to source quality products at competitive prices, compare quotations, maintain approved supplier relationships, monitor inventory and market prices, prepare purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery in line with company standards. Attention to detail, integrity, cost awareness, food-quality knowledge, and the ability to work with kitchen, finance, and operations teams are important.
Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, JEN, Kerry Hotels, and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodations, extensive dining facilities, wellness offerings, and strong destination experiences. In the Philippines, the group operates prominent properties such as Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa, along with other hospitality interests. The company places emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational quality, responsible business practices, teamwork, and employee development. A procurement associate supporting food purchasing would work closely with culinary, food and beverage, finance, warehouse, and supplier teams to protect product quality while achieving reliable supply and cost control.
The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, procurement, retail, and customer-service opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Manila provides the widest corporate and hotel job market, while Cebu and resort islands offer more lifestyle-focused work but may have seasonal hiring patterns. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English-friendly. Island living can mean beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, a relaxed pace, and lower daily costs than many international destinations, although transport, weather, and internet reliability vary by location. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with government approval; tourists should not work on visitor status. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, local banking, and typhoon-season preparation. Applicants should confirm salary, housing, meals, transportation, benefits, and visa support directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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