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[Coupang] Senior, Technical Sourcer (Singapore)

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Singapore
Senior level
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Singapore
Senior level
The Senior Technical Sourcer will identify and engage technical talent, conduct market research, and actively partner with recruiting teams to fulfill hiring needs while optimizing sourcing strategies.
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This job opening will prioritize applicants who have a right to work in Singapore, and do not require Coupang’s visa sponsorship.


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 since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs 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 

As a Technical Sourcer at Coupang, you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and nurturing top technical talent across global markets. You’ll act as a strategic advisor to both the business and recruiting teams, leveraging deep market insights and innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines. Your work will directly influence our ability to hire exceptional candidates who drive Coupang’s mission forward. 


What You Will Do

  • Market Research & Talent Mapping: Conduct in-depth market research and talent mapping to identify and track potential candidates for current and future roles. Provide actionable insights on talent availability, competitor landscape, and industry trends to inform strategic hiring decisions. 
  • Strategic Advisory: Partner with business and recruiting teams to translate hiring needs into compelling outreach strategies. Craft persuasive messaging and calls to action that resonate with passive candidates and reflect Coupang’s values. 
  • Innovative Sourcing: Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using alternative search techniques, emerging sourcing channels, and trending media platforms to uncover hidden talent. 
  • Systematic Candidate Sourcing: Apply a structured approach to sourcing, leveraging proven techniques to build pools of highly qualified candidates. Drive interest and engagement through thoughtful outreach and relationship-building. 
  • Candidate Screening: Independently conduct initial interviews and phone screens to assess candidate fit for the role, team, and company. Provide detailed screening notes and recommendations based on alignment with short- and long-term organizational goals. 
  • Special Projects & Initiatives: Lead and contribute to sourcing-related initiatives including industry event planning, sourcing process optimization, and development of new sourcing tools and techniques. 
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Use sourcing metrics to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve sourcing strategies. Share insights and recommendations with stakeholders to drive better hiring outcomes. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience in an executive search firm or in-house recruiting team. 
  • Proven success placing candidates across a wide range of technology roles and levels, such as product management, engineering – backend & frontend, UX Design, Data Science/Analytics etc. 
  • Expertise in crafting Boolean search strings and utilizing diverse sourcing platforms. 
  • Strong track record of engaging passive candidates and converting them into applicants. 
  • Experience conducting in-depth candidate assessments through phone screening. 
  • Proficiency in using sourcing metrics (e.g., pipeline conversion rates, time to source, candidate engagement) to inform strategy and improve outcomes. 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and solve complex challenges. 
  • Deep understanding of the Singapore talent markets and global sourcing experience is a plus. 

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.  
  • Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.  
  • Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.  
  • Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met.  
  • This is a full-time regular 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 located below.  https://privacy.coupang.com/en/land/jobs/  

Document Return Policy 

  • This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.  
  • 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.  
  • 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 ([email protected]). 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.  
  • 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.  
  • The above paragraphs 1 - 4 shall only apply when the labor-related laws of Korea govern the application. They are otherwise not applicable. 

Top Skills

Boolean Search
Sourcing Platforms

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