Junior Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

About Yepoda Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises. Yepoda is a clean K-Beauty brand that actually proves it works. We make Korean skincare without any of the compromises. Everything is clinically tested, 100% vegan, and formulated above EU standards. So you get the innovation and the results that K-Beauty is known for, plus a real commitment to sustainability. And we make it genuinely fun and easy to use — skincare you actually look forward to. Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a certified B Corp™ and 1% for the Planet member, based in the heart of Berlin.Our products are available across Europe and the US, since March 2025, in Sephora Europe & since August 2026 in Sephora US – online and in over 1200 stores. With a team of 120+ brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda's story every day. Your Tasks: Manage daily procurement operations: Create, place and follow up on purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Coordinate with suppliers: Maintain regular communication regarding order confirmations, lead times and delivery schedules. Ensure product availability: Monitor incoming deliveries, identify potential shortages and proactively address delays or supply disruptions. Maintain accurate data: Keep purchase orders, supplier information and delivery dates up to date in our ERP system (NetSuite). Support inventory management: Align purchasing activities with demand forecasts, inventory requirements and stock availability. Monitor procurement performance: Track relevant KPIs, including supplier delivery performance and product availability. Resolve operational issues: Investigate discrepancies, coordinate solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and escalate risks when necessary. Contribute to continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline procurement activities and improve process efficiency and data quality. Your Profile: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Ideally 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing or a related operational role. You work in a structured and reliable way, manage multiple priorities and consistently follow through on your tasks. You are comfortable working with numbers, identifying discrepancies and using data to support…