Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager

Role summary

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The Procurement or Assistant Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining approved vendor records, monitoring purchasing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Candidates should have experience in hotel procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field, preferably within a luxury hospitality environment. Strong negotiation, budgeting, communication, and organizational skills are expected, along with confidence using procurement systems and Microsoft Office. The role requires knowledge of local suppliers, food and beverage purchasing, inventory controls, and company purchasing policies. Candidates should be commercially minded, ethical, detail-oriented, and able to work closely with finance, kitchen, housekeeping, engineering, and other hotel departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, strong attention to detail, and premium guest experiences. Its Malaysian properties include city hotels and resort destinations serving business travelers, families, and leisure guests. Shangri-La places importance on employee development, teamwork, integrity, and personalized service. Procurement employees support the smooth operation of hotels by securing reliable supplies, controlling costs, maintaining supplier relationships, and upholding quality and sustainability standards. Benefits may include staff meals, accommodation or allowances in selected locations, healthcare coverage, training, and discounted stays, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, and international business. Popular island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and parts of Sabah provide a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, diving, nature, and strong hospitality demand, while Kuala Lumpur offers broader career options and urban convenience. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences. English is widely used in tourism and business, although Malay is the national language. Living costs vary considerably: resort islands may be more expensive for imported goods, while local food and transport remain affordable. Foreign employees normally require an employment pass sponsored by the employer, with approval before starting work. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, medical coverage, taxes, contract terms, and work-permit responsibilities before relocating. Malaysia is generally welcoming, but island living can be quieter and more seasonal than city life.