The Assistant Procurement Manager supports cluster purchasing operations across Shangri-La properties in Malaysia. Responsibilities typically include sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, reviewing quotations, maintaining approved vendor lists, monitoring costs, ensuring timely deliveries, and following company purchasing policies. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, hospitality, business, or a related field, together with several years of purchasing experience, preferably in hotels or a multi-property environment. Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, organisational, and vendor-management skills are important. Familiarity with procurement systems, inventory controls, contracts, and Malaysian suppliers is advantageous. The role requires integrity, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate effectively with finance, kitchens, operations, and hotel management teams.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, and high standards in guest experience. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates well-established city hotels and resort properties, supported by professional teams in rooms, food and beverage, finance, engineering, sales, and procurement. Employees commonly work in multicultural environments with structured operating procedures and opportunities to develop within the wider hotel group. A cluster procurement position supports several properties and can offer valuable exposure to supplier management, cost control, contract negotiation, and regional hospitality operations.
Malaysia offers opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, and shared services. Island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Perhentian, and parts of Sabah provide resort and hospitality roles, while Kuala Lumpur and major mainland cities offer broader corporate employment. The culture is multicultural, shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous communities, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally moderate, although island housing and transport can be more expensive. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the hiring company handling approval and immigration procedures. Candidates should secure a written contract, confirm accommodation and medical coverage, and check whether relocation assistance is provided. Malaysia has tropical weather, excellent food, and good regional travel connections, but island work may involve seasonal demand and more limited services.
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