Coupang · Taipei
Sr.Specialist/Principal/Senior Manager, Procurement
Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience to wow each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door...
Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience to wow each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an
order is delivered to their door.
We have recently launched our services in Taiwan including Rocket Delivery which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of
items at affordable prices and Rocket Overseas 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 we ever live without Coupang?"
Position: Sr.Specialist/Principal/Senior Manager, Procurement
(*note that this role only opens to Mandarin Speaker who doesn't require visa support to work in Taiwan)
This newly created position is an integral part of the Taiwan Procurement team and will be responsible for the strategic and
operational sourcing of assigned spend categories supporting Coupang TW’s rapid expansion. The Taiwan Procurement team manages all
non-merchandise 3rd party spend, and this is a critical role working closely with key business partners to drive cost efficiency
in support Coupang TW’s business growth and profitability goals.
In this role, the successful candidate will leverage traditional strategic sourcing models including category analysis,
short-term/long-term category planning, consolidation, supplier scorecards and vendor management. Coupang’s sourcing process
includes multiple phases from building a category strategy, identifying specific sourcing opportunities, contract negotiations,
purchase order issuance, and implementation. The process involves steps such as preparing global market research, price/cost
analysis, "should cost" models, TCO, industry trends, commodity best practices and industry benchmarking to drive sourcing
decisions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Oversee strategic sourcing of multiple critical spending categories, vendor management and cost optimization activities to
increase the effect of procurement investments, thereby to strengthen Coupang’s long-term profitability and sustainable growth
- Develops and executes organization-wide procurement, strategic sourcing and supply base management strategies within your
assigned categories. Sets category level goals for your assigned categories within a portfolio.
- Achieves targeted cost reduction through leadership in strategic sourcing, supplier integration, continuous improvement and
innovation/technology.
- Act as the lead negotiator with suppliers in assigned spend categories to deliver stated objectives. Results consistently
deliver against negotiation targets.
- Conducts Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and implement new qualified sources
- Leads the development of key supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement in innovation, quality, service and cost
reduction
- Communicates and works effectively with management at all levels within the company and its supply base
- Model and promote Coupang Leadership Principles to create an environment that mobilizes empowered people to achieve business
goals.
- All duties as directed or modified.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree from a top tier university with a major in finance, engineering, supply chain, business management; MBA preferred
- 10 or more years of work experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering, preferably with experience on
indirect and direct spend categories (e.g. Logistic or Packaging)
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, develop strategies, and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Manage pipeline of multiple sourcing projects and report on costs savings
- Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
- Strong consultative / analytical / problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal / communication / negotiation skills
- Self motivated, reliable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines
- Multiple category experience is a plus
- International experience and low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is a plus
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.
Things 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.
- Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal
opportunities for all applicants.
Role
Sr.Specialist/Principal/Senior Manager, Procurement
Category
Administration, ekonomi, juridik
Locations
Published
June 2
Deadline
August 17