The Service Associate – Procurement (Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing function by sourcing food products, obtaining quotations, comparing suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries with culinary, food and beverage, receiving, and finance teams. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in purchasing, hospitality, business, or a related field, together with experience in hotel procurement, food buying, or supply-chain administration. Knowledge of local suppliers, product quality, pricing, inventory controls, and basic computer applications is valuable. The successful candidate should be organized, commercially aware, detail-oriented, ethical, and comfortable negotiating with vendors. They are expected to maintain accurate records, secure competitive prices, follow company purchasing standards, and ensure food supplies meet quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group 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, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and destination experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates several prominent hotels and resorts, employing teams across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, engineering, finance, sales, and procurement. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional standards, teamwork, responsible business practices, and employee development. A procurement position within Shangri-La typically works closely with operational departments and approved suppliers to protect quality, control costs, and maintain reliable hotel purchasing processes. Benefits and working conditions vary by property, location, experience, and employment contract.
The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, resorts, cruise companies, and tourism businesses regularly seek staff in purchasing, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, and guest services. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, respectful, and community-minded, while English is widely used in workplaces. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, healthcare access, internet reliability, and living costs vary considerably by location. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with employer support; tourists should not work without authorization. Employees should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, contract terms, and tax treatment before relocating. Local applicants should check current Department of Labor and Employment requirements, while international candidates should obtain official immigration guidance before accepting an offer.
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