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 typically need a diploma or degree in procurement, hospitality, business, or a related field, along with experience in purchasing, food and beverage operations, or hotel supply chains. Familiarity with local suppliers, food quality standards, inventory procedures, and Microsoft Office is useful. The role requires strong communication, organization, numerical accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work efficiently with kitchens, finance, receiving, and vendors while meeting Shangri-La’s quality and cost expectations.
Shangri-La is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and well-developed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations including Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees generally work in a structured, international environment with emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, professional presentation, and compliance with brand procedures. A procurement food buyer supports the group’s operational standards by helping hotels obtain safe, fresh, reliable, and competitively priced ingredients from approved suppliers.
The Philippines offers hospitality, procurement, food and beverage, retail, and shared-services opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Workplace culture is generally friendly and relationship-focused, with respect for hierarchy, teamwork, and strong guest service. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; costs are typically lower outside major business districts, although Manila and resort areas can be expensive. Filipino and English are widely used, making workplace communication accessible for many international applicants. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit together with a 9(g) work visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating workers should budget for housing deposits, health insurance, transport, document authentication, and initial living expenses. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season.
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