Business Operations Intern managing procurement and hiring processes at a deep-tech startup. Supporting critical hardware acquisition and optimizing operations as part of a fast-paced team.
Responsibilities
Become our “deal hunter” for critical hardware: You’ll scout suppliers/marketplaces (incl. Alibaba), request quotes, sanity-check specs/MOQs, and compare vendors on price, lead time, and reliability, then help us land great deals (within guidelines).
Make sure the right parts arrive on time: You’ll help run orders end-to-end (placing orders, tracking shipments, updating ETAs) and keep a simple procurement tracker so the team always knows what’s coming, when, and what’s at risk.
Connect procurement to real project timelines: You’ll work with the team to prioritize purchases based on the production plan and pilot/customer commitments, and you’ll proactively flag bottlenecks early.
Keep hiring moving (fast): You’ll coordinate profile reviews, keep our hiring tool/database clean and up to date, chase feedback, and help interview panels run smoothly (agendas, reminders, follow-ups).
Build small systems that scale: You’ll document what you learn, improve workflows, and turn chaos into clarity with lightweight process improvements.
Requirements
Currently studying Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Innovation Management, or a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills, you like things structured and clear.
Proactive, hands-on attitude, you take initiative and get things done.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports, and documents.
Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
Excited to learn how a deep-tech startup runs from the inside.
You don’t need to have prior startup experience: Curiosity, motivation, and ownership matter most.
Benefits
10 vacation days during internship period
(Really) flexible working hours
Real exposure to both behind-the-scenes operations in a highly innovative startup environment
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