Part Time Operations Manager Flexibility

Operations Manager (Part:Time, Fully Remote) Hours: 20 hours per week (approx.

2.5 days, potential to grow into full:time as the company expands) Location: Netherlands, Utrecht region Fully remote (with occasional in:person team or event meetings) Contract: Flexible : open to freelancers Why this role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing international company at an exciting stage of expansion.

The role is fully remote and part:time, giving you the flexibility for a healthy work:life balance, while also offering the chance to grow into a full:time position as responsibilities and the business scale.

As Operations Manager, youll work closely with the CEO and core team, ensuring smooth day:to:day operations, reliable supplier management, and efficient processes.

Your work will allow leadership to focus on strategy, growth, and innovation:while you keep the engine running.

Key Responsibilities * Supplier management: Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and monitor quality and performance.

* Contract management: Draft, review, and keep contracts with suppliers, distributors, and partners up to date.

* Process management: Organize internal rhythms (meetings, follow:ups, documentation) and ensure team alignment.

* Systems and administration: Maintain CRM and document systems; ensure data and files are accurate and accessible.

* Team support: Act as a sparring partner for a small professional team (Sales, Quality, Regulatory, Office). * Recruitment coordination: Support in hiring processes and onboarding of new colleagues.

* Event organization: Help plan and coordinate company events (mostly virtual, occasional in:person). * Problem:solving: Identify and resolve bottlenecks in workflows and drive operational improvements.

What you bring * Minimum 2 years in an operations, administrative, or supplier management role (preferably international or regulated industries such as medtech, biotech, healthtech, or high:end technology). * Strong skills in supplier selection, contract management, and process coordination.

* Experience in fast:growing or scale:up environments is a plus.

* Excellent communication in Dutch and English (spoken and written). * Pragmatic, detail:oriented, and hands:on approach:happy to roll up your sleeves.

* Strong relationship builder with an ability to work effectively in the background, supporting the team without ego.

* Cultural awareness of international environments, ideally with some familiarity with the US market.

* Comfortable in small, professional teams ( x2248;10 people). Personal Traits * Pragmatic and hands:on: You dont just plan:you execute.

* Strong communicator: Clear, direct, and professional in Dutch and English.

* No ego, team player: Youre comfortable operating behind the scenes, enabling others to succeed.

* Structured and reliable: You bring order, track commitments, and ensure follow:through.

* Long:term mindset: You build trust, credibility, and lasting relationships with partners.

* Ambitious and adaptable: Youre excited to grow as the company grows.

Whats in it for you?

* Fully remote, flexible work : design your schedule around 20 hours per week.

* Work:life balance with room to grow your hours and responsibilities as the company scales.

* Direct impact on a growing business with short decision:making lines and close collaboration with leadership.

* International exposure and the chance to build long:term partnerships across markets.

* A supportive, professional team culture that values quality, trust, and people.

Start date: November 2025 (or earlier if available) Compensation: EUR5,000 : EUR6,200 per month (full:time equivalent, depending on experience)