About FareHarbor

At FareHarbor, our mission is to make experiences better for everyone. Founded in 2013 in Hawaii and acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018, FareHarbor creates powerful tools that enable our clients (think boat rentals, museums, food tours, events and more!) to operate and grow.

With over 20,000 clients across 90+ countries—we’re the largest in our industry and shaping the future of travel, together.

Our team is an ‘Ohana of 700+ people around the world. We’re passionate about pioneering an industry, embracing challenges with open arms, and delivering value to the experiences industry.

FareHarbor Core Values:

• Think Client First
• We Are One ‘Ohana
• Be Curious and Learn
• Own It.
• Act With Integrity
• Embrace the Challenge

Why FareHarbor?

Founding FareHarbor required unwavering passion. Turning a start-up into the world’s leading and largest reservation software for tours, activities, and attractions required relentless dedication and vision. To date, we’ve helped over 20,000 global businesses operate successfully and are proud to have played a role in enabling business owners to live their dreams.

And since day one, we’ve known that our real success lies in our people—the Ohana.

With each new feature launched and new client onboarded, there is a team of incredible people behind the scenes who are full of dedication, passion, energy, and the will to succeed. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to  work—to  believe in their abilities, to freely express their creativity, and to contribute with their own uniqueness by wearing their true colors. We take care of one another and always prioritize health and wellbeing. We give our people the space and trust to learn, to try, to succeed, to collaborate, to think outside of the box, to make mistakes, and even to fail. And then we come together to try again.

From the minute you join, you have a voice. You find your space. You make an impact. We celebrate our victories, shout our successes, and are always eager to tackle new challenges. And we can’t wait to see all that’s to come.

About the Role

FareHarbor is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to drive our vendor management and procurement processes. Reporting directly to the Global Finance Director, you will work closely with FP&A and Accounting to build and ensure efficient and compliant procurement processes tailored to FareHarbor’s needs.

As the primary procurement contact, you will manage vendor relationships, support negotiation efforts, streamline procurement operations, and oversee payment follow-ups. This hands-on role requires both strategic insight and attention to detail, as you’ll manage the end-to-end procurement process, set up requisitions, and communicate financial impacts to stakeholders.

What you’ll do here:

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline vendor management and improve organizational support for procurement activities
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting to manage costs in line with budget and proactively identify and communicate financial impacts to stakeholders
• Develop and implement FareHarbor-specific procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Booking’s procurement policy
• Create and manage procurement requisitions in Ivalua, setting up clear processes for FareHarbor employees to follow when procuring services
• Track and follow up on payments, keeping stakeholders informed of payment statuses and maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Manage the company credit card program, ensuring effective coordination with Booking 
• Monitor contract renewals and lifecycle events

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or cost control, with strong familiarity in negotiation and procurement processes
• Proficiency in procurement systems (experience with Ivalua or similar tools preferred)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain procurement details to non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing process improvements.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and work closely with external partners and internal stakeholders

Benefits 

• Global leave benefit 
  • 22 weeks paid parental leave 
  • 2 weeks paid grandparent leave 
  • Extended care and bereavement leave
  • Life insurance policy 
• Pension Plan
• Central Amsterdam Location
• Discount CZ insurance
• Working in a multicultural environment - 45 different nationalities 
• Commuting allowance for public transport & subsidized lunch
• Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & wellness webinars) 
• Hybrid friendly
• Work-from-home assistance
• Educational Opportunities
• Social hours & events and team-building 
• 26 vacation days per year

FareHarbor is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome talent that can offer us new insights and perspectives on challenges that we face, and we take measures to eliminate unconscious bias throughout the interview and hiring process. In tandem, we work to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all of our employees can be their authentic selves.

To learn more about how we use your information, see our Privacy Statement for Applicants. By submitting your application, you confirm that you understand and agree that your information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Statement for Applicants.

Any offer of work (e.g. employment, assignment) will be subjected to the successful completion of pre-employment screening.