Electronics Buyer for Space Manufacturing Ops

ICEYE; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE, based in Espoo, Finland, seeks an Electronics Buyer to convert production plans into precise purchase orders. You will ensure timely arrival of PCB/PCBAs and components, coordinating with EMS partners and internal teams to prevent line stoppages.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate daily with Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality, driving supplier performance and material availability for scaled satellite production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an operational buyer in electronics manufacturing or EMS.
• Hands-on in buying PCBs, PCBAs and electronic components.
• Daily use of ERP/MRP for releasing orders and managing PO lifecycle.
• Experience expediting and resolving shortages with distributors/manufacturers.
• Able to read a BOM and match manufacturer part numbers to supplier offers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail across many orders.
• Clear communicator with suppliers, Planning, Production and Quality.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment with international suppliers.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and release planned orders for PCBs, PCBAs, and related services in line with production plan.
• Secure order confirmations and manage dates; expedite or adjust orders as needed.
• Monitor open orders and shortages; flag risks and drive recovery with suppliers and team.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve manufacturing issues and identify alternative parts.
• Coordinate material for EMS partners: kit readiness and on-time delivery of components.
• Place spot buys through distributors when shortages occur within supplier rules.
• Keep ERP master data (prices, lead times, MOQs, packaging, supplier IDs) accurate.
• Handle PO changes, goods receipt issues, invoice mismatches and returns with Finance/Logistics/Quality.
• Prepare RFQs for repeat buys and support Team Lead with quotes and data.
• Report open orders, delivery performance, shortages and spend for reviews.

Job description

ICEYE, based in Espoo, Finland, seeks an Electronics Buyer to convert production plans into precise purchase orders. You will ensure timely arrival of PCB/PCBAs and components, coordinating with EMS partners and internal teams to prevent line stoppages.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate daily with Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality, driving supplier performance and material availability for scaled satellite production.