[L6] Principal Procurement

Taipei , Taiwan

AI overview

Strengthen procurement infrastructure by enhancing systems and analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.

About Coupang

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.  At Coupang, our mission is simple: to wow our customers. We know we’ve succeeded when they ask, “How did we ever live without Coupang?”
We began with one goal—making shopping, eating, and living easier—and today we are transforming the commerce industry from the ground up.

We combine the agility and innovation of a startup with the scale and resources of a global public company. Our culture is entrepreneurial, bold, and hands-on. At Coupang, you’ll experience growth every day—in yourself, your team, and the impact you drive across the business.

Join us as we continue building the future of commerce in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Taiwan Procurement team, specializing in indirect purchasing and procurement operations. In this role, you will strengthen our procurement infrastructure by enhancing systems, processes, analytics, and reporting capabilities.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insights, improve procurement efficiency, and support global sourcing strategies. This role is ideal for someone passionate about data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and operational excellence—with a strong customer focus and a results-oriented mindset.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and implement procurement systems and tools to improve operational productivity.
  • Design and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar tools.
  • Clean, analyze, and interpret procurement and spend data to identify trends, risks, and cost‑saving opportunities.
  • Conduct market intelligence research to support sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and business decision-making.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to simplify workflows and enhance procurement efficiency.
  • Drive cost‑saving and value‑creation projects across indirect procurement categories.
  • Support supplier onboarding, registration, compliance, and lifecycle management activities.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in indirect purchasing/sourcing (e.g., packaging, automation, outsourcing services, technology, MRO, logistics, infrastructure, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience explaining insights to stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with procurement platforms; SAP Ariba preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • English proficiency is preferred.

 

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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Coupang is a disruptive e-commerce giant in South Korea, offering fast Rocket Delivery and revolutionizing the shopping experience with innovation and customer-centric services.

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