Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we are collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up and establishing an unparalleled reputation for being leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been at since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

We are seeking world class Procurement and Sourcing professionals to join our Global Procurement leadership team. This individual will oversee personnel activities and serve as the functional owner in delivering operational and strategic sourcing services to the enterprise for your assigned category spend portfolio. Your primary objective is reducing OpEx and CapEx annually against our 3rd party spend as well as maintaining strong relationships with our key suppliers.

In this role, you will be responsible for one of more indirect or direct categories below:

• Indirect Materials & Services (Professional Services, Finance, Legal, Marketing, HR/Benefits/Contingent Labor, Outsourced Services)
• Technology Sourcing (HW, SW, Networking, Webhosting)
• Direct Supplies & Fulfillment (Packaging Material, Logistics, Supplies, Consumables, Industrial Equipment, MRO)
• Automation Equipment (Material Equipment Handling – Sorters, Conveyors, Automated Guided Vehicles, Goods-to-person, Shelf Racks, Mezzanine)

This role is suitable for a hands-on self-starter who can personally deliver as well as coach and guide others in delivery. It requires strong industry experience and subject matter expertise in the above category areas. Expertise should include knowledge of industry trends, prominent suppliers, industry procurement strategies and levers, etc.

You will be reporting into the Head of Global Procurement and work closely with a local and global team in building a world class organization.

What You Will Do

• Develop Category Management vision, strategies, and objectives to deliver against broader business objectives for your managed categories - including market research/benchmarks, milestones, savings targets, supply continuity, resource requirements, and implementation plans
• Manage successful execution of portfolio of initiatives and lead operations related to sourcing and procurement activities for managed categories. Personally lead high complex/high impact engagements
• Identify and execute strategic initiatives to drive maximum cost savings and value creation for the organization
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a cohesive, high-performing sourcing team acting as trusted advisor to key business stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders; build a strong understanding of strategic business / operations direction
• Perform leadership role in key procurement activities, including request for proposal (RFx) development and execution, Statement of Work (SOW) contract drafting, and pricing and contract negotiations
• Conduct supplier performance management initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and report on procurement activity (health and metrics) and recommends changes in methods and procedures based on report outcome.
• Proactively identify opportunities and establish sourcing project pipeline to achieve savings targets and business objectives
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited College or University; MBA or Advanced Certifications preferred: Institute of Supply Management (CPSM), SPSM
• 10+ years of previous Procurement/Sourcing and/or SCM /Engineering-related experience; with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role
• Knowledge and experience with Procurement applications (e.g. eRFx, eAuction, P2P)
• Actively set, lead and drive the team, timeline and prioritization for all assigned sourcing initiatives within managed categories
• Excellent problem solving, team and time management skills managing multiple deadlines for self and others
• Proficiency in evaluating the performance capabilities of subordinates as well as counsel subordinates in development and/or corrective discipline
• Relationship building and collaboration with key executives and business partners; ability to influence without authority
• Strong reputation as an outstanding negotiator; personally responsible for leading complex agreements with leading suppliers for favorable cost and supply arrangements
• Deep understanding of cost drivers and cost models; analytical ability to connect this to favorable financial terms
• Results-oriented leader known for employing fact-based analysis, world-class process expertise and well-honed negotiation skills to achieve breakthrough performance
• Demonstrated ability to roll up one’s sleeves and lead by example whether digging into the data or leading a negotiation
• Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented environment maintaining a high sense of urgency and performance management
• Significant executive presence and ability to represent one’s organization effectively with executives internally and in the supply base
• General Management demeanor that stretches beyond procurement across the business as a whole; strategic business-mind and ability to see the big picture
• Known as a change agent in the procurement field, having led at least one significant procurement start-up or procurement transformation at an established company
• Global experience and an understanding of the nuances and differences among business cultures; able and willing to travel extensively

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.
• Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.
• Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met.
• This is a contract position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes.

Privacy Notice

Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice is located below.
https://privacy.coupang.com/en/land/jobs/

Document Return Policy

1. This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
2. A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant.
3. A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit It by email (recruitingops@coupang.com). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail.
4. In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
5. The above paragraphs 1 - 4 shall only apply when the labor-related laws of Korea govern the application. They are otherwise not applicable.