The Procurement or Assistant Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing hotel supplies, negotiating with vendors, managing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring goods meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality management, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in a luxury hotel. Strong negotiation, supplier-management, inventory, budgeting, and communication skills are expected. Familiarity with procurement systems, Malaysian suppliers, purchasing controls, and hospitality products is advantageous. The successful candidate should be organised, ethical, commercially aware, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively with kitchen, rooms, engineering, finance, and other hotel departments.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group headquartered in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and other hospitality properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. The company is recognised for its service culture, Asian-inspired hospitality, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Shangri-La properties commonly employ large multicultural teams and place strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational standards, training, sustainability, and professional development. In Malaysia, the group operates well-known properties in destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and other major travel locations. Procurement roles support the smooth running of the hotel by securing reliable supplies, controlling costs, maintaining quality standards, and building effective relationships with approved vendors.
Malaysia offers strong hospitality, tourism, retail, logistics, and business opportunities, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Penang combines heritage culture, excellent food, beaches, and a lively expatriate community, while Langkawi provides a quieter island lifestyle focused on resorts, tourism, and outdoor activities. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in hotels and business. Living costs are generally moderate, although island accommodation and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling much of the application process; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, and immigration approval. Candidates should confirm visa terms, accommodation, medical cover, tax treatment, and relocation support before accepting an offer.
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