Coupang
Procurement Director
Taipei, Taiwan. Posted a month ago
The role
The Procurement Director will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for Automation Categories across the fulfillment and logistics network. This role involves developing category strategies for warehouse automation, robotics, and related technology infrastructure.
What you will do
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for automation-related spend.
- Manage procurement activities across robotics, ASRS, conveyor and sortation systems, 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.
- Lead high-value sourcing events, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
- Evaluate global and regional suppliers for capability, quality, scalability, and innovation.
- Establish executive-level relationships with key automation suppliers.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and governance programs.
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements, framework contracts, maintenance agreements, and service-level commitments.
- Lead and develop a high-performing category management team.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement
- 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
- Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills
- Ability to evaluate and counsel subordinates effectively
- Strong reputation as a negotiator leading complex agreements
- Deep understanding of cost drivers and cost models
- Significant executive presence
About the company
Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer. Their services in Taiwan include Rocket Delivery and Rocket Overseas.