Procurement Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 7 years in infrastructure categories.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and contract management expertise.
- Experience managing global teams and multi-region supplier portfolios.
- Proficiency in procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and data analytics tools.
- Outstanding Leadership and Management Skills: Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills, with the ability to evaluate and counsel subordinates effectively.
- Exceptional Negotiation and Analytical Abilities: Strong reputation as a negotiator, leading complex agreements with suppliers, and deep understanding of cost drivers and cost models.
- Strategic and Results-Oriented Leadership: Known for employing fact-based analysis, world-class process expertise, and leading by example to achieve breakthrough performance.
- Global Experience and Executive Presence: Significant executive presence, ability to represent the organization effectively.
Full description
Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit. Please make sure to apply with your Coupang e-mail address. 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 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 I ever live without Coupang?”
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for Automation Categories across Coupang's rapidly expanding fulfillment and logistics network. This leader will own category strategies for warehouse automation, robotics, material handling equipment (MHE), sortation systems, industrial controls, conveyor systems, and related technology infrastructure.
The successful candidate will drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term procurement strategies that support Coupang's operational excellence and growth objectives
What You Will Do
- Category Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for automation-related spend.
- Manage procurement activities across robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyor and sortation systems, warehouse control systems, industrial automation, sensors, and related technologies.
- Align sourcing strategies with Operations, Engineering, Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Finance, and Capital Projects teams.
- Build procurement roadmaps supporting network expansion and automation initiatives.
- Strategic Sourcing
- Lead high-value sourcing events, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
- Deliver measurable savings, total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, and value creation initiatives.
- Evaluate global and regional suppliers for capability, quality, scalability, and innovation.
- Drive supplier consolidation where appropriate while ensuring business continuity.
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish executive-level relationships with key automation suppliers.