The Service Associate – Procurement (Non-Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing operations by sourcing non-food goods, obtaining quotations, comparing suppliers, preparing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining accurate procurement records. Candidates typically need a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, hospitality, or business administration. Familiarity with hotel procurement, vendor negotiation, inventory procedures, Microsoft Office, and purchasing systems is advantageous. The role requires strong organization, numerical accuracy, communication, and follow-through. Shangri-La expects a service-oriented, ethical, dependable candidate who can work with several departments, meet deadlines, manage costs, follow company purchasing policies, and maintain positive supplier relationships.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major 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 recognized for personalized service, Asian-inspired hospitality, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and destination resorts. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties in locations including Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, Boracay, and Mactan, depending on current operations. Its hotels employ teams across guest services, food and beverage, culinary operations, housekeeping, engineering, finance, sales, and procurement. Employees are generally expected to uphold high service standards, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and attention to detail while supporting the group’s luxury guest experience.
The Philippines is an archipelago offering opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, business services, construction, healthcare, and information technology. Major employment hubs include Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Boracay, and Palawan, while resort islands provide seasonal and international-facing hotel careers. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Christianity, and diverse regional identities. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and domestic travel, though Manila rents and traffic can be challenging. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g), before taking employment. Requirements vary by nationality and role, so applicants should confirm details with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Relocating employees should arrange verified accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, and budgeting for deposits and seasonal travel.
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