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 who enjoys getting things done and keeping a growing high‑tech company running smoothly. This is not a “sit back and delegate” role — you’ll be doing the actual admin work, supporting daily operations, and helping us build structure as we scale. If you like variety, enjoy helping people, and feel at home in a friendly, international, engineering‑driven environment, you’ll fit right in.Job type: Full TimeSalary: Competitive salary commensurate with experienceLocation: Eindhoven, the NetherlandsWhat You’ll Be DoingAdministrative & Office Support- Keep our documentation, records, and correspondence organized and up‑to‑date.- Handle day‑to‑day admin tasks: planning, follow‑ups, preparing documents, keeping things structured.- Arrange meetings, logistics, and practical support for management and technical teams.- Take care of office operations and facility needs — from ordering supplies to making sure everything runs smoothly.Operational Support- Take ownership of day‑to‑day operational workflows and make sure information flows smoothly between engineering, commercial, and management.- Handle practical HR‑ and finance‑related administrative tasks such as maintaining personnel files, updating asset lists, tracking equipment, processing basic invoices or purchase records, and keeping internal data organized.- Keep inventories, equipment lists, and asset tracking up‑to‑date — you’re the one who maintains the overview.- Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in daily operations and propose practical improvements — in a scale‑up, your ideas and initiative really matter.Order Management & Procurement- Process incoming and outgoing orders accurately and on time.- Support procurement: contacting suppliers, placing orders, tracking deliveries.- Act as a reliable link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.Contract & Documentation Control- Perform first checks on contracts and NDAs for completeness and accuracy.- Keep our legal, operational, and quality documents well‑structured and easy to find.- Maintain controlled documents such as SOPs, templates, and quality files.Communication & Coordination- Be a central point of contact for colleagues, customers, and suppliers.- Ensure clear, professional communication in Dutch and English.- Support management with preparing presentations, reports, and structured updates.What You Bring:- Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple tasks running smoothly.- High attention to detail — especially in orders, documentation, and communication.- Clear and friendly communication in Dutch and English.- A proactive, problem‑solving mindset: you see what needs to be done and take action.- Comfortable with office software (text editors, spreadsheets, CRM/ERP systems).- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different teams.Preferred Background:- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or similar — or equivalent experience.- 2–5 years of experience in operations, administration, procurement, or customer support.- Experience with Dutch Tax system.- Experience with NDAs, contracts, or basic HR/Finance processes.- Affinity with high‑tech, photonics, or engineering environments — or curiosity to learn.Why This Role Fits a High‑Tech Scale‑Up:- You work closely with management and engineering, and you see the impact of your work every day.- You help build structure as we grow — your ideas matter.- You handle sensitive documents and external communication with professionalism.- You can grow into roles in quality, operations, or project coordination as the company expands.What do we offer?- A hands‑on, varied role with real impact on our daily operations.- A friendly, informal atmosphere combined with an international high‑tech environment.- Opportunities to grow professionally as the company scales.- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.- Competitive compensation aligned with the high‑tech industry.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.