The Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager supports the hotel’s purchasing operations, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, preparing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining quality and cost controls. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in a hotel or large organization. Strong supplier negotiation, inventory awareness, budgeting, documentation, and communication skills are important. Familiarity with purchasing systems and Microsoft Office is useful. The successful candidate should be organized, commercially minded, ethical, detail-oriented, and able to work closely with finance, kitchen, food and beverage, and other hotel departments.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, strong attention to guest experience, and the brand’s Asian-inspired hospitality values. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates several established hotels and resorts, serving business travelers, tourists, families, and events customers. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, service standards, and opportunities to develop within the wider group. Procurement teams play an important role by ensuring that food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment, and services are purchased competitively while meeting quality, sustainability, and operational requirements.
Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, and professional services. Popular island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and parts of Sabah provide resort and hospitality work, while Kuala Lumpur and major mainland cities offer broader corporate opportunities. The culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English commonly used in tourism and business. Lifestyle costs vary: island living can be relaxed but seasonal and more expensive for imported goods, while larger cities provide better transport and services. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass before starting employment; requirements depend on nationality, role, salary, and employer approval. Candidates should confirm visa sponsorship, accommodation, medical coverage, tax obligations, and relocation support directly with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.
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