The Service Associate – Procurement (Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing function by sourcing food products, comparing quotations, negotiating with suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Candidates should ideally have a diploma or degree in hospitality management, business, purchasing, or a related field, together with experience in hotel procurement, food and beverage operations, or supply chain work. Knowledge of food quality standards, inventory procedures, supplier management, and basic purchasing systems is advantageous. Shangri-La expects a dependable, organized, service-oriented candidate with strong communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, ethical judgment, and the ability to work efficiently with kitchen, finance, receiving, and food and beverage teams.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable accommodations, dining, wellness facilities, and distinctive local experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates several respected hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila and other major destinations. The company emphasizes warm hospitality, professional development, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, training, service charge eligibility, and discounted stays, depending on the property and employment terms.
The Philippines is an archipelago with diverse opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, business services, and information technology. Manila, Cebu, and Clark offer the broadest employment markets, while Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort islands provide seasonal and hospitality-focused work. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and Christianity. Island living can be relaxed and affordable, with beaches, outdoor activities, and a vibrant food scene, although transport, healthcare access, and internet quality vary outside major centers. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa; tourists cannot legally work. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, health insurance, deposits, and possible inter-island travel.
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