Senior Manager Supply Chain, Strategy

Role highlights:

• Senior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

• Reports to: Director, Global Supply Chain

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Office

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

We are seeking a Senior Manager with strong strategic supply chain expertise to lead the growth, localization, and optimization of our global supply chain and manufacturing operations. In a highly technical, fast-paced industry, this role is pivotal in building robust procurement and logistics capabilities, establishing local procurement channels, and ensuring compliance with local content requirements.

The Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain, will build, lead, and develop a high-performing team to execute key initiatives across procurement, logistics, and supplier management. The ideal candidate combines a hands-on approach with deep experience in global and local sourcing, and a proven record of driving transformational supply chain initiatives in complex, regulated environments.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy, integrating procurement, logistics, and manufacturing to enable scalable growth and operational excellence.

• Establish and operationalize local procurement frameworks to support compliance with country-specific local content mandates, government regulations, and industry standards.

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team, setting clear goals, providing coaching and development, and ensuring delivery of operational and strategic objectives.

• Build and manage local supplier networks, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing plans that balance compliance, cost-efficiency, and technical quality.

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and government affairs teams to ensure all local procurement activities meet regulatory and contractual obligations.

• Oversee global logistics and international trade operations, including customs, warehousing, and freight, while integrating local logistics providers where applicable.

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D to align supply chain activities with product design, innovation cycles, and operational targets.

• Lead cross-functional project teams to implement supply chain reorganization, ERP/SAP integrations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs and data analytics to continuously optimize cost, lead time, risk, and sustainability.

• Act as a strategic advisor and change leader, supporting executive decision-making and long-term operational planning.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, with a strong track record in global and local procurement.

• Proven experience leading and developing teams, ideally in global or matrixed supply chain organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to set up local procurement infrastructures and adapt supply chain operations to meet local content requirements in regulated markets.

• Background in high-tech, engineering-intensive industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.

• Strong project management capabilities; experience in leading complex, multi-site initiatives.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain analytics platforms.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.

• Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Nice to haves:

• Certifications: APICS CPIM/CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent.

• Experience working in regulated environments with local manufacturing content requirements (e.g., defense, energy, telecom).

• Familiarity with digital supply chain tools, supplier performance platforms, and sustainability-focused sourcing strategies.

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview

• Hiring Manager General Interview

• Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge

• Leadership & Hiring Team 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.