Service Associate - Procurement (Non-Food Buyer)

Role summary

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The Service Associate - Procurement (Non-Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing operations by sourcing non-food products, obtaining quotations, comparing suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records. Candidates typically need 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. Strong negotiation, communication, organization, numerical, and computer skills are expected. The successful candidate should understand supplier coordination, cost control, quality standards, and timely delivery. Familiarity with procurement systems and good knowledge of local suppliers are advantageous. Integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. Its Philippine properties are known for upscale accommodation, dining, leisure facilities, meetings, and attentive service. The group operates under established service standards that emphasize genuine hospitality, professionalism, cultural respect, and guest satisfaction. Employees commonly work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across hotel operations and corporate functions. A procurement associate supports these standards by helping secure reliable, cost-effective, and quality products for the property. Duties may involve working with local and international vendors while following company purchasing controls, sustainability practices, and internal approval procedures.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hospitality jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, casinos, tourism companies, and cruise-related businesses, while cities also offer opportunities in business services, technology, and retail. Filipino culture is generally warm, community-oriented, and family-centered, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed island communities, with affordable local food, beaches, and outdoor activities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated with the Bureau of Immigration; requirements vary by nationality and role. Relocating staff should budget for housing, transport, health insurance, document processing, and seasonal weather disruptions. Local workers should confirm contract terms, benefits, working hours, and accommodation arrangements before accepting a resort position.