Procurement Specialist/Principal

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 Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s 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 Specialist to support Coupang Taiwan’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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 veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. 

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