Buyer (Mechanical Systems and AIT Enablement)
Company: ICEYE
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
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.
