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Coupang

Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT Infrastructure)

Coupang · Seoul, South Korea

Posted 28 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
28 days
Coupang's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Coupang's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Coupang
high
365 stale, 14 reposted of 717 open
Hiring momentum
1065 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coupang's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coupang.

About this role

The Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT Infrastructure at Coupang will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for the company's IT infrastructure, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to enhance procurement processes. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies for global IT categories, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving opportunities through detailed market analysis and procurement transformation initiatives.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Coupang as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or related fields
  • Experience in sourcing IT infrastructure categories such as data centers, networks, and IT hardware/software
  • Experience in large-scale procurement and operations of End User Devices
  • Expertise in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Management
  • Experience in large contract negotiations and supplier relationship management
  • Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and lead complex projects with business-level English communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in AI Infrastructure or cloud infrastructure procurement
  • Procurement and sourcing experience in global companies or large IT/Tech environments
  • Experience in procurement innovation projects like Procurement Transformation or Process Improvement
  • Experience in cost-saving achievements based on price analysis, cost analysis, and TCO analysis
  • Professional certifications related to procurement or project management such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant collaboration with various departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position is based in Seoul, South Korea, which may influence relocation considerations
  • The job description emphasizes a startup culture within a large public company, which may imply a fast-paced work environment

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Listed by Coupang on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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