The Service Associate – Procurement (Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing function by sourcing food products, obtaining quotations, comparing prices, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries with approved suppliers. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in purchasing, procurement, hospitality, or a related field, with good knowledge of food products and supplier markets. Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and computer skills are important. The role requires careful attention to quality, cost, specifications, inventory needs, and company purchasing procedures. The successful candidate should be dependable, ethical, service-minded, and comfortable working with kitchens, finance teams, vendors, and other hotel departments in a fast-paced environment.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a 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 company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodations, and a broad range of restaurants, wellness facilities, and business services. Its Philippines properties include well-established hotels and resorts serving leisure travelers, corporate guests, families, and events. Shangri-La typically provides structured hotel operations, professional training, employee benefits, and opportunities to build careers in hospitality. In a procurement role, employees support the smooth running of the property by helping secure reliable supplies, maintain product standards, manage costs, and build strong supplier relationships.
The Philippines offers hotel and resort opportunities across Luzon, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other major tourism destinations. Hospitality jobs are available in purchasing, food and beverage, housekeeping, finance, guest services, and management. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and respectful, with English widely used in workplaces and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living in Manila to a slower pace on beach islands, where transport, healthcare, and shopping may be more limited. Living costs are generally moderate, though resort locations can be expensive during peak seasons. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants need standard employment documents. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transportation, insurance, weather, and emergency access. Typhoons may affect some regions, especially from June to November.
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