Supply Assurance Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Making life accessible
iLOQ is an international company headquartered in Finland that offers intelligent locking systems and total access management solutions. We guarantee safe access to buildings and facilities. Our mission is to make everyday life easier with a diverse range of safe and sustainable products for individual buildings and large real estate complexes.
To strengthen our operations, we are now seeking a Supply Assurance Manager to join our team in Oulu, Finland.
What you'll do
In this role, you will drive material availability, supply continuity, and operational supply assurance across iLOQ's global supplier network. You will combine operational supply management, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, and people development to ensure business continuity and support iLOQ's growth.
As part of the Sourcing organization, you will work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Quality, Program Management, R&D, EMS partners, and suppliers.
Your responsibilities include:
Ensuring material availability and supply continuity and driving recovery actions in critical supply situations
Identifying and mitigating supply risks and ensuring EMS material readiness
Supporting new product introductions, ramp-ups and ramp-downs, engineering changes, and other business-critical transitions
Improving supply visibility, decision-making, processes, and ways of working
Leading cross-functional initiatives and ensuring effective coordination between Supply Assurance and Category Sourcing
Driving the practical use of AI, analytics, and digital solutions to improve risk management, forecasting, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
You will also play a key role in shaping and developing iLOQ's Supply Assurance organization. The role includes leadership and people development responsibilities, providing direction, coaching, and prioritization while building capabilities, accountability, and effective ways of working.
As our Supply Assurance operating model evolves, you will have the opportunity to influence the future structure, capabilities, and leadership of the function.
What you'll bring
We believe that an ideal candidate has:
A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree
5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Operations, or Supplier Management
Strong experience in manufacturing supply chains, supplier operations, material availability, shortage management, and supply risk management, including working with EMS partners and global suppliers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership and lead resolution of business-critical supply situations
Experience in leadership and people development, as well as leading cross-functional initiatives through collaboration and influence
A clear, calm, and fact-based leadership style and the ability to make decisions under pressure
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in English
A structured, proactive, and results-oriented way of working
Experience using ERP systems, data and analytics, digital tools, AI-supported solutions, or process automation to improve supply chain performance and decision-making
Willingness to travel when required.
What you'll get
We offer you a workplace within a collaborative and forward-thinking company culture. You will work in an dynamic environment where you will have challenging tasks and gain responsibility, and diverse opportunities to develop yourself and your professional skills. You will have a genuine opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-growing international company and influence the future of our supply network, operating models, and organization. We will take care of you by providing excellent onboarding experience with friendly, helpful, and passionate colleagues. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus program, full lunch benefit, extensive occupational health care with an annual dental check, as well as regular team- and company-wide events that strengthen our sense of community.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are treated with respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Are you the person we are looking for? For more information, please contact our acting Sourcing Director Petri Saastamoinen (+358 40 3170 251). He is happy to answer questions related to the position on Friday 13th of November between 11:00 and 13:00 EET.
We are expecting your application by November 22nd at the latest. We review applications continuously and may start interviews and fill the position already during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.