The Service Associate – Procurement (Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing function by sourcing food products, comparing supplier quotations, preparing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining accurate procurement records. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, supply chain, or a related field, together with experience in hotel purchasing, food procurement, or inventory control. Knowledge of local suppliers, food quality standards, pricing, and basic purchasing systems is valuable. The role requires strong negotiation, organization, numerical, communication, and computer skills. Shangri-La expects a dependable, detail-oriented team member who can work with kitchens, food and beverage teams, finance, and vendors while meeting quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The brand is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining, and comprehensive leisure and business facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties serving local and international guests, including hotels in Manila and resort destinations. Employees generally work in a structured, service-focused environment where teamwork, professionalism, guest satisfaction, food safety, and operational efficiency are emphasized. Procurement employees support these standards by ensuring that hotels receive suitable-quality food and supplies at competitive prices and within required delivery schedules.
The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, retail, shared-services, and procurement opportunities, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and major resort areas. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and regional Asian traditions; English is widely used in business and hotels. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced city living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally warm weather, affordable local food, and abundant beaches and outdoor activities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa before starting employment; requirements can include immigration approval, an Alien Employment Permit, and medical or documentary checks. Employers often guide relocation, but candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, tax, insurance, and permit arrangements. Local salaries are usually paid in Philippine pesos, and living costs are highest in Manila and popular resort destinations.
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