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ICEYE

Director, Supply Chain Strategy

ICEYE

. Define and own ICEYE's global supply chain strategy aligned with company, program and production roadmaps .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeEspoo • FinlandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing global supply chain strategies, including supplier risk management and development programs. Proven ability to lead teams and negotiate strategic agreements while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Risk ManagementNegotiation of Strategic AgreementsM&A Transaction LeadershipSupplier Portal Implementation

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Hard Skills
Supplier Due DiligenceSupplier Development ProgramsVertical IntegrationContract LawERP IntegrationPLM IntegrationContinuous Supply ManagementTechnical Understanding of Hardware Supply ChainsRisk Assessment FrameworksBusiness Case Development
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipNegotiation SkillsTeam DevelopmentRisk Communication
Tools & Technologies
Supplier Collaboration PlatformsERP SystemsPLM Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
MBALaw Degree (LL.M. or Equivalent)
Industry Keywords
AerospaceDefenseHigh-Reliability IndustriesEU Dual-UseITAR/EAR ComplianceLocal Content RequirementsIndustrial ParticipationCorporate DevelopmentM&A AdvisoryStrategy Consulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and own ICEYE's global supply chain strategy aligned with company, program and production roadmaps
  • Establish supplier risk assessment frameworks and maintain supplier risk heat maps
  • Own supplier due diligence for new and strategic suppliers
  • Lead supplier development programs to improve supplier capability, quality and capacity
  • Identify and execute vertical integration opportunities through partnerships, licensing, joint ventures or acquisitions
  • Negotiate strategic supply, license and joint venture agreements
  • Lead M&A activities in the vertical integration domain, including target pipeline development, due diligence, business cases and post-merger integration
  • Define and own supplier portal strategy, roadmap and architecture
  • Lead supplier portal selection, implementation and continuous improvement
  • Ensure supplier portals integrate with ERP and PLM and meet information security and export control requirements
  • Own local content, industrial participation and offset requirements
  • Support local entities in identifying, assessing, selecting and onboarding local suppliers
  • Build, lead and develop a team of supply chain strategy, strategic sourcing and supplier management professionals
  • Define operating models, workflows and governance for strategic sourcing and supply continuity
  • Identify structural supply risks and execute solutions securing continuous supply
  • Build make, buy, partner and acquire business cases
  • Act as the senior supply chain voice in executive, engineering, program management and manufacturing forums
  • Communicate risks, mitigation plans and critical dependencies to leadership and program teams
  • Drive early qualification of alternate components, materials, processes and sources
  • Support Continuous Production Configurations with sourcing strategies that scale across electronics and mechanical domains

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MBA and/or a law degree (LL.M. or equivalent), combined with a technical background, ideally a degree in engineering or a related discipline
  • 8+ years in supply chain, strategic sourcing or supply management roles in hardware-intensive industries
  • 5+ years leading teams, including managers
  • Proven track record defining and executing supply chain strategy, including supplier risk management, supplier due diligence and supplier development programs
  • Hands-on experience negotiating and structuring strategic supply agreements, license agreements and joint ventures
  • Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, ideally in a vertical integration context
  • Strong understanding of commercial and contract law, including IP, liability, compliance and export control topics
  • Solid technical understanding of hardware supply chains
  • Experience defining and implementing supplier portals or supplier collaboration platforms integrated with ERP and PLM
  • Demonstrated success securing continuous supply in serial or rate production environments
  • Strong executive communication, negotiation, commercial and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Employment subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required
  • Experience in space, aerospace, defense or other regulated high-reliability industries is a plus
  • Familiarity with EU dual-use, ITAR/EAR, security-cleared supply chains, and local content, industrial participation or offset requirements is a plus
  • Experience in corporate development, M&A advisory, strategy consulting or legal counsel for industrial transactions is a plus
  • Experience building supply chains across Europe, North America and Asia is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits designed to support health and wellbeing, with offerings varying by location
  • Permanent employment
  • Hybrid workplace model
  • Inclusive hiring and equal opportunity
  • Recruitment-process adjustments or support available upon request