Supply Chain Specialist

Role highlights: - Supply Chain Specialist (Ground Station & ISR) - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Global Supply Chain - Reports to: Category Manager, Ground Station and ISR - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: This role is critical to ensuring ICEYE can reliably deliver complex Ground Station and ISR solutions to our Mission customers. You will orchestrate and manage the daily execution and supply of hardware and materials, software, services, and external capacity for Ground Station & ISR programs from the supply chain and sourcing side. By working in the supply base and with suppliers for hardware, software, and related services, this role directly impacts delivery schedules and mission success. It also ensures we can adapt quickly to customer-specific requirements and maintain readiness and resilience across the Ground Station and ISR programs. 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 defence 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 - Own end-to-end sourcing and supply and availability of hardware, software, and services for Ground Station and ISR programs - Translate engineering and program requirements into sourcing strategies, RFQs and supplier collaboration and relationship management practices and targets - Assess new and existing suppliers for technical capability, quality, and risks, and ensure the most optimal supplier portfolio to support the ICEYE strategy and growth - Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term agreements to optimize total cost of ownership and material availability. - Track supplier delivery performance, quality, and responsiveness against agreed KPI’s for delivery, quality, and service targets - Partner closely with engineering, Mission programs, quality and other relevant stakeholders at ICEYE to align on the technical specifications and requirements for sourcing decisions - Support scaling of the supply base for increasing production volumes and customer programs - Ensure accurate execution and tracking in ERP and related systems, including costs and status. - Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and program requirements from the supply chain and sourcing perspective - Continuously improve execution processes for availability, reliability, responsiveness, and cost optimization Requirements What we're looking for Must haves: - 3+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or category management, including working and collaborating with global suppliers ideally in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or medical industry. - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field - Ability to work independently with technically complex products, including interpreting BOMs, specifications, interfaces, hardware, software and services. - Experience in contracting and pricing negotiations, cost analysis, and lifecycle management for technically complex categories, with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. - Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments, such as export controls and customer-specific regulatory requirement - Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, program teams, and other stakeholders at ICEYE - Excellent communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills, with a track record of taking ownership. - Growth mindset and a positive, open attitude, with the ability to influence and lead people and initiatives. Nice to haves - Experience with satellite ground stations (hardware and/or services), ISR systems, RF technologies, telecommunications, or data services - Exposure to scaling production in a fast-growing, technology-driven company Application Process - Recruiter interview - Hiring manager interview - Task assignment relevant to the role - Final interview 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. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.