The Assistant Procurement Manager supports cluster purchasing operations for Shangri-La properties in Malaysia. Responsibilities typically include sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices and terms, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory and delivery performance, maintaining supplier records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards. Candidates are expected to have a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, business, hospitality, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in hotels or a multinational organisation. Strong negotiation, communication, organisation, analytical, and vendor-management skills are important. Familiarity with procurement systems, Microsoft Office, local market suppliers, and Malaysian purchasing practices is advantageous. The role also requires integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple property requirements and deadlines.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognised for personalised Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, and extensive food and beverage, wellness, meeting, and leisure facilities. In Malaysia, Shangri-La has operated well-known city hotels and resort properties, serving corporate travellers, tourists, families, and events. Its procurement teams support hotel operations by ensuring reliable supplies, competitive pricing, responsible sourcing, and compliance with brand and local standards. Working for Shangri-La generally offers exposure to an international hotel environment, cross-functional collaboration, structured operating procedures, and opportunities to develop within hospitality. Benefits and compensation vary by property, experience, and employment contract.
Malaysia offers opportunities in hospitality, procurement, tourism, logistics, technology, healthcare, and shared services, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. Its island destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Redang, and parts of Sabah, each offering beaches, diving, nature, and a relaxed lifestyle. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international communities; English is widely used in business, while Malay is the official language. Living costs are moderate compared with many global cities, though Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval and eligibility linked to salary, qualifications, and the hiring company. Dependants may require separate passes. Applicants should confirm current immigration rules, health coverage, accommodation, transport, and tax obligations before relocating.
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