Sourcing Manager – Design-to-Order (DTO)

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

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.

NOVENCO Building & Industry is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.