Key Skills

Job Description

About uButler uButler is a 24/7 service that helps international employees quickly find their way in the Netherlands. At uButler, people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe a supportive, open and collaborative culture is essential for both our employees and the internationals we help every day. Our team is international, informal and driven, with a strong focus on ownership and continuous improvement. We value clear communication, mutual respect and creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing ideas and helping shape the way we work. Your mission As a Global Partnership Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers across the globe. You’ll act as the main point of contact for all partner-related matters, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality service delivery for our clients. By negotiating contracts, optimizing supplier performance, and controlling costs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our success and maintaining uButler’s high standards. Your mission Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across a variety of services. Lead contract negotiations, secure competitive deals, and ensure agreements are finalized smoothly. Keep a close eye on supplier performance—quality, pricing, and service level agreements—and step in when things aren’t up to standard. Manage purchasing activities to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Track budgets carefully and find smart ways to keep costs under control. Make sure all partnerships meet uButler’s high standards and legal requirements. Keep the supplier database organized and up-to-date. Stay ahead of industry trends, research new options, and offer creative, cost-effective solutions to our clients. What makes you the ideal candidate? Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, or partnerships in an international context. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a dynamic environment. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges. Fluency in English. Experience in the relocation, mobility, or travel industry is a big advantage. What we offer A challenging position with real responsibility, building and maintaining professional relationships; A unique working experience in a growing Dutch start-up A monthly salary of €2,700 gross (based on a 40-hour week), plus 8% holiday allowance; Great secondary benefits, like a Swapfiets subscription; Lots of fun sports, activities, and drinks with your coworkers; A beautiful office in the heart of Amsterdam. Excited? Apply now and send along a motivation letter to [email protected]!

Core Responsibilities

Build and maintain international supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage purchasing, and monitor supplier quality, pricing, and service-level agreements. Control budgets and costs, ensure partnerships meet company standards and legal requirements, maintain supplier records, and research cost-effective service options.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in procurement, supplier management, or partnerships in an international context, along with strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. They should be able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, take a proactive approach to problem-solving, and be fluent in English; relocation, mobility, or travel industry experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• 8% Holiday Allowance
• Swapfiets Subscription
• Sports and Social Activities
• Office in Central Amsterdam