Procurement Specialist/Principal
Core
Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize costs for Coupang Taiwan's expansion across logistics, packaging, and indirect spend categories.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Sourcing & Strategy)
Builds
Sourced supplier base and optimized cost structures for Taiwan operations
Domain
E-commerce / Retail / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, supplier consolidation, RFx process management, cross-functional partnership, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
E-commerce/retail/logistics procurement experience, Taiwan supplier market knowledge, data analysis (Excel/SQL), MBA or CPSM/CIPS certification
Technologies
Excel, SQL, procurement tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives; Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across key categories; Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiation and benchmarking; Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx; Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives; Analyze spend data and provide insights to improve procurement efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC