Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order (DTO)

ApplyMint; Denmark; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus 5 days Ferï

Standard auto‑enrolment pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Professional development and NOVENCol

Job summary

NOVENCO Building & Industry A/S seeks a Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order to strengthen supplier partnerships and support engineered solutions. You will drive supplier selection, early involvement in design for manufacturability and cost optimisation across global projects.

Role requires managing complex components with long lead times, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Travel internationally to collaborate with R&D, Projects and Supply Chain is expected.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Design-to-Order sourcing and international procurement.
• Strong understanding of modular architecture and supplier segmentation.
• Commercial strength with a project-oriented or engineered-to-order environment.
• Ability to challenge design concepts early to prevent cost and material risk.
• Strong negotiation skills and professional English communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for customised components considering quality, cost and delivery.
• Engage suppliers early in design phases for Design for Manufacturing and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate framework agreements, contracts and pricing for complex projects.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships for materials with long lead times and high complexity.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs focusing on delivery, quality and cost.

Skills

Design-to-Order sourcing

International procurement

Global supply chain management

Negotiation skills

English communication

Job description

Customised customer solutions require a supplier base that can support complexity, speed and technical value creation. As Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order (DTO), you will strengthen NOVENCO’s competitive position by building supplier partnerships that support engineered solutions, modular thinking, cost optimisation and supply chain resilience.

Your Impact

• 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 particular 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 more scalable supply base.

What Drives Success

• 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 combined 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.

What We Offer

• A central role in Global Sourcing with direct impact on NOVENCO’s supplier strategy and competitiveness.

• The opportunity to shape strategic supplier partnerships for complex, customised and technically demanding solutions.

• Close collaboration with R&D, Project, Quality, Product Development and Supply Chain stakeholders.

• Exposure to international suppliers, markets and material networks, including expected travel of 30–40 days per year.

• Competitive salary and employee benefits in line with company policy.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 5 days Feriefri after the qualifying period.

• Standard auto‑enrolment pension scheme and access to a healthcare scheme.

• Professional development and training through NOVENCollege, with clear progression paths.

Context

The role is part of Global Sourcing and reports to the Head of Global Sourcing. You will work at the intersection of customised customer solutions, DTO, R&D, Projects and Supply Chain, with supplier visits in Denmark and internationally.

About NOVENCO® Building & Industry A/S

Engineering a Greener and Safer World

At NOVENCO, we create ventilation solutions that deliver high energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact. Our mission is clear: provide sustainable systems with low life‑cycle costs that meet – and consistently exceed – customer expectations.

Reliability for Life Safety

Our life‑safety ventilation solutions are engineered for absolute reliability. Designed to meet the highest international standards, they support critical applications across numerous industries, where dependable performance is essential to safeguarding people, property and operations.

Innovation Since 1947

With more than seven decades of engineering expertise, we continue to refine our products and production processes. Our automated, high‑tech manufacturing, supported by advanced robotics, ensures minimal waste and maximum recyclability. This results in a product portfolio recognised for long service life, exceptional durability and proven sustainability.