Procurement Executive

Avalon Electronics Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Electronics Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationships in Penang. The role supports ISO 9001/ISO 14001 compliance and continuous quality/environmental improvement within the QEMS framework.

You will negotiate costs, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with operations to optimize inventory while minimizing risk. Mandarin language skills are highly valued for client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business, logistics or engineering.
• Professional qualification in procurement (CIPS/CSCP) is advantageous.
• 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in SME or manufacturing.
• Hands-on with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Industry experience in manufacturing or electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers meeting quality and cost goals per ISO standards.
• Raise, track, and manage purchase orders aligned with requisitions, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions; seek cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Monitor market prices and savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations to maintain optimal inventory and support JIT replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with QEMS, supplier qualification, and audits.
• Prepare procurement contracts and related documentation per policies and ISO requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements in procurement processes and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel skills

Mandarin language

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CIPS/CSCP or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of goods, services, and materials to support the company's operations while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) requirements. The role aims to deliver cost-effective, timely, and quality-assured sourcing that minimizes supply chain risks, upholds environmental sustainability standards, and contributes to continuous improvement of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QEMS).

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers that meet quality, environmental, delivery, and cost requirements in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Raise, track, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with approved requisitions, budgets, and delivery schedules
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and conditions; identify cost‑saving opportunities through volume consolidation, alternative sourcing, or process improvements while maintaining quality and environmental standards
• Monitor market prices and identify savings opportunities
• Collaborate with operations/warehouse teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent stock‑outs of critical materials, and support just‑in‑time or planned replenishment where applicable
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, service, and environmental compliance; conduct regular performance reviews and drive corrective actions where required
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the company's Quality and Environmental Management Systems, including supplier qualification, documentation control, environmental criteria in sourcing, and participation in internal/external audits
• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement contracts, purchase agreements, and related documentation in accordance with company policies and ISO requirements
• Identify and implement improvements in procurement processes, tools, and supplier collaboration to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainability objectives

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain (CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent) is advantageous
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, preferably within an SME or manufacturing/trading environment
• Hands‑on experience working under ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 certified systems
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Negotiation and commercial acumen
• Procurement processes, supplier evaluation, and contract management expertise
• Data analysis capability
• Experience in manufacturing or electronics industry (SME or MNC) is strongly preferred
• We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients