This role supports cluster-wide purchasing for Shangri-La properties in Malaysia. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment. The candidate should understand supplier sourcing, quotations, negotiations, contracts, inventory coordination, and purchasing systems. Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and vendor-management skills are expected, along with good English and the ability to work with multiple departments and properties. The successful candidate will maintain quality and cost controls, ensure policy compliance, develop reliable supplier relationships, and help deliver efficient procurement results across the cluster.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognized for its high standards of service, distinctive hotels, resorts, and city properties. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Traders, Kerry, and JEN brands across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. Shangri-La hotels are known for warm Asian hospitality, upscale accommodation, restaurants, meetings, wellness facilities, and destination experiences. In Malaysia, the group operates properties in locations including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Kota Kinabalu. The company typically emphasizes guest satisfaction, operational excellence, teamwork, ethical business practices, and employee development. Procurement employees support these standards by sourcing quality products and services, controlling costs, and working closely with hotel operations and regional teams.
Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, technology, logistics, and business services. Island and coastal destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Perhentian, and parts of Sabah provide resort and hospitality work, while Kuala Lumpur offers broader corporate opportunities. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort islands can be expensive. Public transport is strongest in major cities; island living may require scooters, ferries, or domestic flights. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the employer handles much of the application process. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, tax, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Work permits and eligibility depend on nationality, qualifications, and current immigration rules.
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