The Service Manager - Procurement (Food Buyer) is expected to manage the sourcing and purchasing of food products for Shangri-La properties in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field; several years of purchasing or hotel procurement experience; strong supplier-negotiation and cost-control skills; and familiarity with food quality, safety, inventory, and purchasing systems. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, organized, ethical, and able to build reliable vendor relationships. They will be expected to secure competitive prices, maintain consistent quality and supply, monitor market trends, support sustainability initiatives, and work closely with culinary, finance, and operations teams.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Its properties are known for personalized service, high-quality dining, comfortable accommodation, and strong attention to local culture. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties, including urban hotels and resort destinations, serving business travelers, families, and international visitors. The company places importance on service excellence, employee development, responsible business practices, and long-term guest relationships. A procurement professional joining Shangri-La would typically work within a structured, multinational environment, collaborating with hotel departments and approved suppliers while supporting quality, efficiency, compliance, and cost-management objectives.
The Philippines offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, shared services, retail, and international businesses. Major employment centers include Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Boracay, and Palawan. Workplace culture is generally relationship-oriented, welcoming, and respectful, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, beaches, diving, festivals, and strong family traditions. Salaries and living costs vary considerably by island; Manila and premium resort areas are usually more expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, commonly arranged with employer support, and should not work on a tourist visa. Relocating employees should confirm housing, healthcare, taxation, transport, and permit conditions before accepting an offer. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a wetter typhoon season in many regions.
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