Buyer (Mechanical Systems and AIT Enablement)

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, seeks a procurement specialist to secure mechanical hardware and COTS components for satellite production. You’ll translate drawings and technical needs into reliable supplier sourcing, manage risk, and support scaling of production in a hybrid setup.

Together with engineering, quality and finance, you’ll coordinate deliveries, maintain audit-ready documentation, and drive end-to-end procurement from RFQs to PO closure in ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement or buying experience sourcing mechanical or technical hardware.
• Experience preparing RFQs/RFIs and managing purchase orders end-to-end.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; ability to work with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs and RFIs for mechanical parts, COTS components, and AIT consumables.
• Place and manage purchase orders from confirmation through to delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery dates and shipment status; escalate delays.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and supplier records for audits.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, production and finance to resolve queries and align on delivery schedules.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFI management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

ERP/MRP proficiency

Fast-paced hardware production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role highlights:

• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) - Supply Chain, Mechanical Systems and AIT Enablement
• Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Hybrid (max 2 days/week WFH)
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

This role secures the mechanical hardware our satellites are built from and the parts and materials our assembly, integration and test (AIT) teams rely on every day: built-to-print mechanical parts, mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, off-the-shelf (COTS) components, and consumables. Without them, satellites cannot be built, tested, and launched on schedule. Working closely with suppliers, engineering, and production, you’ll translate drawings and technical needs into reliable supply, manage risk, and support the scaling of satellite production.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defense and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFIs for built-to-print mechanical parts, mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, COTS parts, and AIT consumables, and consolidate supplier responses for evaluation
• Place and manage purchase orders, tracking status from order confirmation through to delivery
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery dates, and shipment status, escalating delays as needed
• Maintain and organize procurement documentation, contracts, and supplier records for audit and compliance readiness
• Handle day-to-day administrative supply chain tasks, including data entry, PO amendments, and invoice reconciliation in ERP/MRP systems
• Support senior supply chain specialists and category owners with sourcing activities and supplier communications
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, production, and finance to resolve drawing and specification queries with suppliers and align on delivery schedules and documentation needs
• Track and update procurement records and status reports for category and management reviews

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 2+ years of procurement or buying experience sourcing mechanical or technical hardware, ideally within aerospace, precision manufacturing, or hardware production
• Experience preparing RFQs/RFIs and managing purchase orders end-to-end
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple orders and suppliers in parallel
• Strong cross-functional communication and execution with engineering and production teams
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven hardware production environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Comfortable working within an international supplier ecosystem

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (such as machining, sheet metal, and surface treatments) and the supplier base behind them
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand tolerances, materials, and finish requirements
• Experience buying COTS components and consumables through distributors, including replenishment planning
• Exposure to scaling production in a fast-growing, technology-driven company

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.
• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.