Service Associate - Procurement (Non-Food Buyer)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Procurement (Non-Food Buyer) supports the hotel’s purchasing activities for non-food supplies, equipment, and services. Typical requirements include a degree or diploma in procurement, business, hospitality, or a related field; experience in purchasing, inventory, or hotel operations; good supplier and negotiation skills; and familiarity with purchase orders, quotations, receiving procedures, and basic computer systems. The successful candidate is expected to source reliable suppliers, compare prices and quality, maintain accurate records, follow company purchasing controls, coordinate with departments, and ensure timely delivery. Attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, residences, and commercial properties across Asia and other international markets. Its brands focus on warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and memorable guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in destinations such as Manila and Boracay, offering accommodation, restaurants, events, wellness facilities, and business services. Hotel teams typically include colleagues from many professional backgrounds, including front office, food and beverage, culinary operations, engineering, finance, human resources, and procurement. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, guest awareness, ethical conduct, and consistent attention to operational standards.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong employment opportunities in tourism, hotels, restaurants, retail, business services, healthcare, and information technology. Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations attract hospitality workers, although opportunities and living costs vary by island. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; transport, traffic, weather, and internet reliability should be considered before relocating. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with employer support, while Filipino citizens do not require immigration permission to work domestically. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transportation, medical coverage, contract terms, and relocation assistance directly with the employer. Tropical weather and occasional typhoons may affect travel and operations.