Buyer (Electronics & Comms)

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) - Supply Chain - Reports to: Supply Chain Manager - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Every satellite we build depends on the right components arriving on time, in the right quantity and quality. As our Electronics Buyer, you turn the production plan into purchase orders and keep material flowing to our EMS partners and production lines, so builds start on time and shortages are caught before they stop the line. You'll work daily with suppliers, Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality, and play a key part in scaling 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 - Review and release planned orders from ERP/MRP for PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components and related services (EMS assembly, testing, coating) in line with the production plan - Secure order confirmations and manage confirmed dates against need dates; expedite, pull in or push out orders as demand changes - Monitor open orders and shortages, flag risks to builds early, and drive recovery with suppliers and the Team Lead - Work with engineering teams where needed to resolve manufacturing issues and shortages, including finding alternative parts and sources for engineering approval - Coordinate material for EMS partners: kit readiness, turnkey and consigned material, and on-time delivery of free-issue components - Place spot buys through approved distributors when shortages occur, within approved supplier and quality rules - Keep purchasing data accurate in ERP: prices, lead times, MOQs, packaging (reels, trays), supplier part numbers and approved sources - Handle PO changes, goods receipt issues, invoice mismatches and returns with Finance, Logistics and Quality - Process supplier PCN and end-of-life notices and route them to the Team Lead and Engineering - Prepare RFQs for repeat buys and price updates, and support the Team Lead and specialists with quotes and supplier data - Report open orders, on-time delivery, shortages and spend for category and management reviews WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Must haves - 2+ years as an operational buyer, purchaser or material planner in electronics manufacturing, EMS or hardware production - Hands-on experience buying PCBs, PCBAs and electronic components - Daily use of an ERP/MRP system: releasing planned orders, managing the full PO lifecycle and keeping master data clean - Experience expediting and resolving shortages with distributors and manufacturers in a production environment - Able to read a BOM and match manufacturer part numbers to supplier offers - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail across many orders and suppliers in parallel - Clear communicator with suppliers, Planning, Production and Quality; escalates early - Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment with an international supplier base - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or similar, or equivalent experience Nice to haves - Familiarity with electronics supply chains, including PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, EMS partners and electronic components - Exposure to scaling production in a fast-growing, technology-driven company - Experience with NetSuite, Silicon Expert or Arena PLM - Knowledge of authorized distribution channels and counterfeit avoidance - Basic understanding of export control and end-use statement (EUS) handling APPLICATION PROCESS - Recruiter Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Task Assignment - 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. 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.