At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe – without ever compromising on our values, quality, or sustainability. All our products are made with the best natural and active ingredients, and are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Yepoda is now a team of over 80 passionate people from around the globe. Together, we’re building a brand that makes the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and fun.
As we scale internationally, we’re looking for a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) to join our Operations team and support the growing complexity of our supply chain. In this role, you’ll report to the Head of Supply Chain and be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers, optimising costs, and ensuring timely availability of our products.
What You'll Do
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Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers across Asia and Europe
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Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts while ensuring adherence to Yepoda’s quality standards
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Monitor purchase orders, lead times, and supplier performance to ensure timely production and delivery
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Lead cost optimisation initiatives without compromising product quality or availability
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Forecast demand trends and plan purchasing in close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams
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Track supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement
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Manage and improve the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process internally
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Work closely with the Logistics team to coordinate inbound shipments and warehouse operations
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Collaborate with Finance to align budgets, cash flow, and payment cycles
What We’re Looking For
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2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
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Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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Structured thinker with analytical capabilities and a hands-on mentality
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Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (e.g. start-up or consumer goods company)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with a good grasp of procurement tools and ERP systems
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Fluent in English; knowledge of Korean, German, or Polish is a plus
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A genuine interest in skincare and sustainable consumer products
Why Join Yepoda?
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Be part of an ambitious start-up in the beauty space with a rapidly growing international presence
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Collaborate with a supportive and passionate team across departments
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Shape procurement processes and bring in new ideas that directly impact our growth
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Hybrid working model and office based in the heart of Berlin
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Employee benefits including Yepoda product discounts, Urban Sports membership, and more
Ready to build a world-class supply chain with us?
Click "Apply for this job" to submit your CV and cover letter in English. We’re excited to hear from you!
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What We Do
Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Yepoda’s mission is to bring you the best natural and active ingredients without ever compromising on quality or sustainability.
We are a young skincare startup in Berlin, launched in spring 2020.
Would you like to join us? Check our website!
