Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Role highlights:

• Indirect Sourcing Specialist, Category Owner

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Indirect Sourcing

• Reports to: Indirect Sourcing Lead

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid

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

Why this role matters:

 

As an Indirect Sourcing Specialist, you'll be the commercial partner for our HR and Marketing teams, running everything from sourcing and contracting to purchasing. You'll join a growing team building ICEYE's Indirect Sourcing function, where you'll have real influence on how we work.

 

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.

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Your day-to-day responsibilities**

 

• Full category ownership and vendor management in HR, marketing and professional services categories as a starting point, with possibility to take on other categories that match your experience

• Manage the full purchase-to-pay process in your categories, from purchase request to purchase order, invoice and payment

• Run sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and negotiate commercial terms

• Manage vendor relationships, performance and onboarding

• Strategic category management and planning

• Help develop Indirect Sourcing processes and ways of working

 

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Relevant educational background, such as a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience

• At least 4 years in indirect sourcing or procurement, for example as a category manager or sourcing specialist

• Proven experience running sourcing events and negotiating contracts on your own, especially for services

• Strong analytical skills (spend analysis, offer comparison offers, total cost of ownership)

• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

 

Nice to haves:

• Understanding of commercial contract terms (liability, intellectual property, data protection)

• Experience sourcing SaaS and software

• ERP experience in purchase-to-pay and source-to-pay processes

• Experience improving procurement processes in a growing company

 

Application Process

• TA Interview

• Hiring manager interview

• 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.