Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager

Role summary

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The Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining approved vendor relationships, monitoring purchasing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of hotel supplies. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain, business, hospitality, or a related field, together with relevant purchasing experience, preferably in a hotel or resort environment. Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills are expected. Familiarity with procurement systems, inventory controls, supplier evaluation, and Malaysian purchasing practices is advantageous. The successful candidate should be reliable, commercially aware, detail-oriented, ethical, and able to work with multiple departments while meeting Shangri-La’s service and quality standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La hotels typically provide accommodation, restaurants, banqueting, wellness facilities, and business services, supported by a strong focus on guest satisfaction and colleague development. In Malaysia, the company has operated well-known luxury properties and resort destinations, offering careers across hotel operations, culinary services, finance, engineering, sales, and procurement. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness, integrity, and a commitment to delivering consistently high standards.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hospitality, procurement, logistics, tourism, retail, technology, and professional services. Resort destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and islands around Sabah and Sarawak provide hotel and tourism roles, while Kuala Lumpur has the broadest corporate job market. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle costs are moderate, though popular resort islands can be more expensive and seasonal. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling much of the application process; approval depends on qualifications, salary, and immigration rules. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, medical coverage, transport, taxation, and flight arrangements before accepting an offer. Malaysia has warm weather year-round, with heavier monsoon periods varying by region.