Service Associate - Procurement (Non-Food Buyer)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Procurement (Non-Food Buyer) supports Shangri-La’s purchasing activities for non-food goods, including office supplies, guest amenities, operating equipment, uniforms, and other hotel requirements. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in procurement, supply chain, business, hospitality, or a related field, together with purchasing or hotel operations experience. The role requires supplier sourcing, price comparison, purchase order processing, delivery follow-up, inventory awareness, and accurate record-keeping. The successful candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, ethical, commercially aware, and confident communicating with vendors and internal departments. Familiarity with procurement systems, spreadsheets, and local suppliers is an advantage.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and meeting services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties in locations including Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company employs people across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, finance, engineering, housekeeping, sales, procurement, and guest relations. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Benefits and career development opportunities vary by property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and procurement opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Clark, and other tourist destinations. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and property companies regularly hire purchasing, operations, finance, and guest-service staff. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach setting in Boracay or Palawan. Living costs depend on location, with major cities generally more expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants can work without immigration restrictions. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, transport, healthcare, taxes, contract terms, and visa sponsorship before accepting an offer. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season.