NPI Commodity Manager

Jobtailor; Odense; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Odense is seeking a sourcing and supplier‑management professional to partner with Engineering teams on informed sourcing decisions and make‑versus‑buy assessments.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, develop cost models, lead supplier selection and negotiations, and collaborate across functions to ensure successful product launches while driving cost reductions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production, or similar).
• Several years of experience in product development, manufacturing, NPI, supplier quality, industrialization, or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fabrication technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Interest in developing expertise within sourcing, procurement, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Become trusted partner to Engineering teams for informed sourcing decisions.
• Participate in make-versus-buy decisions for new products.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing technologies, and risks.
• Identify and develop suppliers for future roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and negotiations.
• Develop cost models and support cost reduction during product lifecycle.
• Build strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, quality, and responsiveness.
• Manage supply risks, supplier performance and business continuity.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Technical sourcing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Become a trusted partner to Engineering teams, using your technical knowledge for informed sourcing decisions
• Participate in make-versus-buy decisions for new products
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing technologies, and technical risks
• Identify and develop suppliers that can support future product roadmaps
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and commercial negotiations
• Develop cost models and support cost reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle
• Build strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, quality, and responsiveness
• Manage supply risks, supplier performance, and business continuity
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful product launches

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production, or similar)
• Several years of experience in product development, manufacturing, NPI, supplier quality, industrialization, or related technical roles
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fabrication technologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Interest in developing expertise within sourcing, procurement, and supplier management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, product development, and manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on cost reduction and strategic supplier relationships. Capable of leading cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches and managing supply risks effectively.