Buyer Supply Chain (Category Flight Control, Power & Structure)

ICEYE Oy; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE Oy, based in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Procurement professional within the Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) - Supply Chain. The role focuses on ensuring a steady flow of flight-critical hardware through RFQ/RFI processes, supplier engagement, and end-to-end PO management.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to align delivery schedules, manage documentation, and prepare for audits in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement experience sourcing technical hardware.
• Experience preparing RFQs/RFIs and managing purchase orders end-to-end.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple orders and suppliers.
• Strong cross-functional communication and execution with engineering and production teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFIs for Flight and Power Control and Structures components, 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 stakeholders to align on delivery schedules and documentation needs
• Track and update procurement records and status reports for category and management reviews

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFI management

Purchase orders management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Role highlights:

• Location: Espoo, Finland




• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) - Supply Chain




• 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 ensures the availability of flight-critical systems, including ADCS, propulsion, power, and composite satellite structures, that directly impact satellite control and mission success, enabling designs to be built, tested, and launched on schedule. Working closely with suppliers, engineering, and production, you’ll translate 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 Flight and Power Control and Structures components, 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 stakeholders to 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 technical hardware, ideally within aerospace, electronics, or hardware manufacturing




• 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 flight hardware, control systems, and composite materials supply chains




• Exposure to scaling production in a fast-growing, technology-driven company

Application Process

• Application review




• Initial interview with Talent Acquisition (30 minutes)




• Hiring manager video interview




• Task assignment relevant to the role




• Final onsite team/department interview (2 hours)

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.