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ICEYE is seeking a Buyer for Mechanical Systems and AIT Enablement to join the Global Manufacturing Organisation's Supply Chain team. This role is critical to securing the mechanical hardware, parts, and materials required for satellite assembly, integration, testing, and launch.
You will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and production to translate technical drawings and specifications into reliable supply chains, manage procurement risk, and support the scaling of satellite production. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you'll operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where your work directly enables mission success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and issuing RFQs and RFIs for built-to-print mechanical parts, assemblies, mechanisms, COTS components, and AIT consumables
- Managing purchase orders end-to-end, from placement through delivery tracking and status updates
- Following up with suppliers on confirmations, delivery dates, and shipment status; escalating delays as needed
- Maintaining procurement documentation, contracts, and supplier records for audit and compliance
- Handling administrative supply chain tasks including data entry, PO amendments, and invoice reconciliation in ERP/MRP systems
- Supporting senior supply chain specialists and category owners with sourcing and supplier communications
- Coordinating with engineering, quality, production, and finance to resolve technical queries and align on schedules
- Tracking and updating procurement records and status reports for management reviews
Requirements:
- 2+ years of procurement or buying experience sourcing mechanical or technical hardware, ideally in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or hardware production
- Experience preparing RFQs/RFIs and managing purchase orders end-to-end
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 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 fast-paced, deadline-driven hardware production environments
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Comfortable working within an international supplier ecosystem
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, surface treatments) and supplier base
- 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 fast-growing, technology-driven companies
