[Coupang] Indirect Procurement (Global Procurement)

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

This position is responsible for the strategic sourcing across indirect procurement categories in Coupang. As a key role in Coupang’s procurement transformation, the position requires driving innovation, collaborate closely with key business stakeholders to solve ongoing challenges, manage categories, and lead strategic and operational sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and project execution.

The role applies strategic sourcing methodologies including cost analysis, short- and long-term category planning, supplier consolidation, and performance management. Coupang’s sourcing process spans multiple phases—from category strategy development, opportunity identification, bidding, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, to implementation. This includes global market research, price and cost analysis, cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation, industry trend analysis, and benchmarking.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, legal, and other internal teams. The ultimate goal is to build and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring optimized service delivery at cost effective levels through continuous evaluation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supply base management for indirect procurement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Drive cost savings through supplier consolidation, continuous improvement, and technology innovation, focusing on TCO, operational efficiency, and maintenance cost reduction.
• Identify process inefficiencies, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to improve service quality and operational performance.
• Develop and manage RFX packages (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned categories.
• Implement optimal sourcing solutions that balance quality, delivery, and cost, while establishing long-term procurement strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, considering cost, quality, delivery, and support, aligned with Coupang’s Leadership Principles.
• Model and promote Coupang Leadership Principles to create an environment that empowers team members to achieve business goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Proven ability to identify key stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Experience in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans based on internal business needs and external market dynamics
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and executing contracts aligned with business requirements and SLAs
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and track/report cost savings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Fluent in both English and Korean

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or professional certifications in supply chain (e.g., CPSM, SPSM)
• Hands-on experience in indirect procurement or consulting industry
• Experience managing diverse categories, including global and low-cost country (LCC) sourcing
• Proficiency in eProcurement systems and a track record of driving innovation beyond conventional practices

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.