Service Associate - Procurement (Non-Food Buyer)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Procurement (Non-Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing activities for non-food supplies, equipment, and services. Typical requirements include a degree or diploma in procurement, business, hospitality, or a related field; experience in purchasing, receiving, or hotel operations; strong vendor negotiation and communication skills; and good knowledge of spreadsheets, purchase orders, and inventory controls. The successful candidate is expected to source reliable suppliers, obtain competitive quotations, process orders accurately, monitor deliveries, maintain purchasing records, and follow Shangri-La’s quality, ethical, and cost-control standards. Attention to detail, organization, integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La properties employ teams across accommodation, food and beverage, wellness, events, finance, engineering, and commercial operations. In the Philippines, the group operates well-known hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company generally emphasizes employee development, service excellence, cultural awareness, and responsible business practices. A procurement associate contributes behind the scenes by ensuring departments receive dependable non-food products and services at appropriate quality, price, and delivery terms.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism destinations. Employers include international hotel groups, resorts, restaurants, property companies, retailers, and suppliers. Workplace culture is generally relationship-oriented, respectful, and team-focused, with English widely used in business. Island living can offer warm weather, beaches, affordable local food, and a relaxed lifestyle, although traffic, seasonal storms, and varying infrastructure should be considered. Manila provides the widest range of corporate and purchasing roles, while resort islands offer a more tourism-centered lifestyle. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit alongside a work visa; requirements vary by role and nationality. Candidates should confirm regulations with the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, transport, taxes, and flights between islands.