The Assistant Procurement Manager supports cluster-wide purchasing operations for Shangri-La properties in Malaysia. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality, business, or a related discipline, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in hotels or large organisations. The candidate should understand supplier sourcing, tendering, contracts, inventory controls, cost negotiation, quality standards, and purchasing systems. Strong communication, analytical, organisational, and vendor-management skills are expected. The role requires close cooperation with finance, culinary, engineering, housekeeping, and hotel operations teams. Candidates should be commercially minded, ethical, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to deliver savings without compromising product quality or operational standards.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, attractive resort destinations, and high standards in guest care. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders Hotels in selected markets. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established hotels and resorts serving business travellers, leisure guests, conferences, weddings, and international tourism markets. Employees typically work in multicultural environments with structured operating standards, opportunities for professional development, and collaboration across departments and properties. Procurement teams contribute by maintaining reliable suppliers, controlling costs, supporting sustainability, and ensuring hotels receive quality goods and services on time.
Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hospitality, procurement, finance, technology, engineering, tourism, education, and shared services. Kuala Lumpur and Penang are major employment centres, while Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other island destinations provide resort and tourism jobs. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with diverse food, festivals, languages, and religious traditions. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. Malaysia has beaches, rainforests, historic towns, and islands suited to outdoor activities and relaxed living. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company generally handles approval and immigration procedures. Applicants should confirm salary, accommodation, medical coverage, tax treatment, and relocation support before accepting an offer. English is widely used in business, but learning basic Malay is helpful for daily life. Visa rules and eligibility can change, so official Malaysian immigration guidance should be checked.
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