The Assistant Procurement Manager supports cluster purchasing activities for Shangri-La properties in Malaysia. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in hotels or other service businesses. The candidate should understand supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, inventory coordination, purchase orders, and procurement controls. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and computer skills are expected. The role requires close cooperation with finance, kitchens, food and beverage, engineering, housekeeping, and hotel leadership teams. Candidates should be commercially minded, ethical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines, and willing to work in a fast-paced, multi-property environment.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for refined service, distinctive properties, and its long-standing philosophy of genuine care for guests. Shangri-La operates a wide range of city hotels, beach resorts, and destination properties, supported by professional teams in rooms, food and beverage, engineering, finance, procurement, and commercial operations. In Malaysia, the company has established hospitality properties serving business travellers, leisure visitors, families, and events. Employees generally work in multicultural environments where service quality, integrity, teamwork, operational discipline, and attention to detail are highly valued. Procurement roles support hotel performance by ensuring reliable suppliers, competitive pricing, compliance, and consistent product quality across participating properties.
Malaysia is a multicultural country offering opportunities in hospitality, procurement, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, finance, and manufacturing. Major employment centres include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak, while Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian, and other islands provide resort-based careers. Workplace culture is generally respectful, team-oriented, and hierarchical, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and international influences. Living costs vary: Kuala Lumpur and resort islands are typically more expensive than smaller cities, although local food and public transport can be affordable. Malaysia offers tropical weather, diverse cuisine, beaches, rainforests, and active urban lifestyles. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must complete the relevant approval process before work begins. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, relocation support, tax treatment, and work-permit responsibilities before accepting an offer.
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