Principal, Executive Sourcing

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant 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 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.

Job Overview

To help us deliver on our promise to our customers and reach our goals, we are growing our in-house executive sourcing team in Taiwan. We are seeking passionate sourcers who are driven to find and attract the best talent in the world.

In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify best-in-class talent from local and global markets for senior leadership openings. This includes identifying and approaching leadership candidates, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and building talent pools of high-potential candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop and implement sourcing strategies to find top talent.
• Independently source for executive-level candidates. Approach prospects and pitch Coupang to them. Convert prospects into candidates for active roles at Coupang.
• Develop a robust understanding of the e-commerce and tech industry, with a focus on the APAC region.
• Develop solid relationships internally with executive recruiters and other senior business stakeholders.
• Partner with assigned recruiters to provide a consultative approach to sourcing and talent pipeline development.
• Track milestones and timelines across projects, analyzing and communicating project risks and issues as necessary, making adjustments to project plans and timelines to ensure successful project.

Essential Qualifications

• Business level fluency in both English and Mandarin is required
• You must have a minimum of 8 years of recruitment or business-related experience, with a minimum of 4 years of executive sourcing experience, gained within a results-oriented setting.
• You must be customer-oriented and focused on understanding customer needs and expectations.
• You must be a proven team player with excellent communication skills. You will be required to sell the Coupang proposition to executive-level candidates internationally.
• You must be highly analytical with a strong understanding of complex Boolean search.
• You must be highly motivated, able to work independently in a dynamic, fast paced environment

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.

Things 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.

Equal Opportunities for All

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. Our unprecedented success could not be possible without the valuable inputs of our globally diverse team.