Procurement Manager - Athens

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Procurement Manager - Location: Athens, Greece - Department: Global Manufacturing Organization - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: The mission of this role is to manage ICEYE’s key supply chain activities at this location. By owning sourcing and procurement for site-specific activities, onboarding new suppliers, and leading the qualification process alongside quality, regulatory, and legal teams, this role keeps procurement aligned with development milestones, prototyping, and pre-production planning as well as the overall Global Manufacturing strategy of ICEYE. 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 is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee sourcing and procurement for site-specific activities from both approved and new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and corporate policies. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers as needed to support technical and timeline requirements; lead the supplier qualification process in collaboration with quality, regulatory, and legal teams. - Coordinate across multiple teams and projects, ensuring that procurement and supply chain inputs align with development milestones, prototyping, and pre-production planning. - Monitor supply chain risks, lead times, and resource allocation across the engineering portfolio; proactively resolve conflicts and delays. - Drive best practices in supplier engagement, sourcing documentation, and cost tracking; support continuous improvement of processes and tools. - Your main tool will be our ERP as well as other Microsoft Office applications WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Relevant studies in Logistics, Procurement, International Business, etc - At least 2 years of experience in a similar role/industry. - Outstanding computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields with working knowledge of compliance frameworks. - Strong project management skills, including managing multiple, simultaneous development projects with tight timelines. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project). - Fluent spoken and written Greek and English. NICE TO HAVES: - Knowledge of computerized inventory management systems (particularly Netsuite, IFS 2004, 2010) Application Process - TA Screen - Hiring Manager Interview - Home task + task review meeting - Final Onsite 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.