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Operational & Administrative Support Manager

Bright Photonics

Bright Photonics

Administration, Customer Service
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
Hands‑On Role in a High‑Tech Scale‑Up (Eindhoven Region). Job description: BRIGHT Photonics is looking for a hands‑on, organized, and proactive Operational & Administrative Support Manager to keep a growing high‑tech company running smoothly. You’ll do the actual admin work, support daily operations, and help build structure as we scale. Job type: Full Time. Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Location: Eindhoven, the Netherlands. What You’ll Be Doing: Administrative & Office Support (organize documentation and correspondence; handle day‑to‑day admin; arrange meetings and logistics; manage office operations). Operational Support (own daily workflows; support HR/finance admin tasks; maintain inventories and asset tracking; identify and improve bottlenecks). Order Management & Procurement (process orders; support procurement; liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams). Contract & Documentation Control (first checks on contracts/NDAs; maintain legal/quality documents; manage controlled documents like SOPs). Communication & Coordination (central point of contact; professional communication in Dutch and English; prepare presentations and reports). What You Bring: Strong organizational skills; high attention to detail; clear communication in Dutch and English; proactive mindset; comfortable with office software; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different teams; proven hands-on experience in photonic or semiconductor test automation. Preferred Background: Bachelor’s in Business/Management/Operations or equivalent experience; 2–5 years in operations/administration/procurement/customer support; experience with Dutch tax system; experience with NDAs/contracts/basic HR/Finance; affinity with high‑tech/photonics/engineering. Why This Role Fits a High‑Tech Scale‑Up: Work closely with management and engineering; help build structure; handle sensitive documents; growth into quality/operations/project coordination. What do we offer? Hands‑on role with real impact; friendly, international high‑tech environment; growth opportunities; multidisciplinary collaboration; competitive compensation. Contact: hr@brightphotonics.eu. Only applications sent directly to hr@brightphotonics.eu are considered. Applications must include CV + Motivation letter + Reference Contact. Candidates must have an EU citizenship.