Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager

Role summary

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The Procurement / Assistant Procurement Manager supports the purchasing function by sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, monitoring contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment, and other hotel requirements. Candidates should have procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment, together with strong vendor-management, negotiation, and analytical skills. Familiarity with purchasing systems, inventory controls, Malaysian suppliers, and hospitality standards is advantageous. The role requires commercial awareness, attention to detail, integrity, good communication, and the ability to coordinate effectively with finance, kitchen, engineering, housekeeping, and other departments. The successful candidate is expected to achieve value for money while maintaining quality, compliance, continuity of supply, and Shangri-La service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a 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 group is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on guest comfort. Its properties typically include accommodation, restaurants, meetings and events, wellness facilities, and leisure services. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established city and resort properties and employs teams across hotel operations, culinary services, finance, engineering, sales, and procurement. The company offers a structured international hospitality environment, with opportunities to work alongside multicultural teams and develop through operational training. Procurement employees contribute directly to cost control, supplier relationships, product quality, sustainability, and smooth daily hotel operations.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, and shared services. Popular island and coastal destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Redang, and parts of Sabah and Sarawak, while Kuala Lumpur and major mainland cities provide broader professional options. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences; English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle costs vary: island living can be relaxed but seasonal and more expensive for imported goods, while cities offer better transport and services. Employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, salary, qualifications, and the sponsoring company, and applications are handled with Malaysian authorities. Relocation planning should include accommodation, medical insurance, banking, transport, taxes, and dependent permits. Weather is hot and humid year-round, with monsoon conditions varying by coast and island.