Procurement SpecialistPrincipal
Taipei City - Taiwan
Job Summary
Company Introduction
Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.
Our services in Taiwan include Rocket Delivery which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices Rocket Oversea which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea the U.S. and beyond.
We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupangs expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupangs growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder How did I ever live without Coupang
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialistto support Coupang Taiwans rapid growth. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies managing supplier relationships optimizing costs and ensuring procurement excellence across multiple categories.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced data-driven environment and has strong negotiation analytical and stakeholder management skills.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
- Identify evaluate and onboard suppliers across key categories (e.g. logistics packaging indirect spend operations)
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiation benchmarking and supplier consolidation
- Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality reliability and scalability
- Partner cross-functionally with operations finance legal and business teams to support procurement needs
- Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and regulatory requirements
- Analyze spend data and provide insights to improve procurement efficiency
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or related field
- 8 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain management
- Proven experience in vendor negotiation and contract management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent communication skills in Mandarin and English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in e-commerce retail or logistics procurement
- Familiarity with Taiwan supplier market
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel SQL or procurement tools)
- Experience working in multinational or high-growth companies
- MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g. CPSM CIPS)
Recruitment Process and Others
Recruitment Process
- Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview Offer
- The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
- Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.
Details to Consider
- This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
- Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
- Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veterans benefits the disabled etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
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