Design-to-Order Sourcing Manager – Custom Solutions

NOVENCO Building & Industry; Næstved; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVENCO Building & Industry in Denmark seeks a Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order (DTO) to strengthen supplier partnerships for engineered solutions. The role focuses on sourcing customised components, early supplier involvement, and cost optimisation across complex projects.

You will drive supplier selection, negotiate framework agreements and monitor performance while collaborating with R&D, Projects and Quality teams. Travel 30–40 days yearly is expected.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Design-to-Order sourcing, international procurement and global supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of modular architecture, supplier segmentation, risk management, compliance and relevant quality and sustainability standards.
• Commercial strength with technical understanding from a project-oriented or engineered-to-order environment.
• Ability to challenge design concepts early to prevent unnecessary cost, complexity and material risk.
• Strong negotiation skills and professional English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for customised components, balancing quality, cost, delivery performance, sustainability and supply chain risk.
• Bring the right suppliers into early design phases to support Design for Manufacturing principles and optimise total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate framework agreements, contracts and pricing structures that support volatile demand, complex components and project-specific requirements.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships capable of handling special materials, technical complexity, variable order volumes and long lead times.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, with focus on delivery reliability, quality, cost efficiency and compliance with standards.
• Identify commonalities across customised products to increase component reuse, reduce complexity and support a scalable supply base.

Skills

DTO sourcing

international procurement

supply chain Mgmt

negotiation

risk management

Job description

NOVENCO Building & Industry in Denmark seeks a Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order (DTO) to strengthen supplier partnerships for engineered solutions. The role focuses on sourcing customised components, early supplier involvement, and cost optimisation across complex projects.

You will drive supplier selection, negotiate framework agreements and monitor performance while collaborating with R&D, Projects and Quality teams. Travel 30–40 days yearly is expected.