Sourcing Manager Candle, Fragrance and Textile

SOURCING MANAGER, 3PM, TEXTILE, CANDLE, FRAGRANCE

OUR ROLE

Fiskars Group is the home of design driven brands like Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Georg Jensen, and Iittala. Leveraging our portfolio, our mission is to make the everyday extraordinary. To support this, we are strengthening our sourcing and supply chain capabilities with the appointment of a Sourcing Manager, 3rd Party Manufacturing, Textile, Candle, Fragrance.

This role is part of our global sourcing team and is responsible for shaping sourcing strategies for third party manufacturing across textiles, candles, and fragrance. You will support long term supplier partnerships and contribute to sourcing processes that enable innovation, quality, and value creation across product categories.

This hybrid role will be based at our new Flintholm office in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In this role you will execute sourcing activities that ensure reliable 3rd party manufacturing, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality and ethical standards. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to manage risk, support decision making, and drive improvements across the supply base.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for third party manufacturing

• Manage supplier relationships and support contract negotiations

• Drive cost savings, quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Align sourcing activities with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Design, and Commercial teams

• Monitor sourcing risks and contribute to make-or-buy analyses and planning

• Use market insights and data to guide sourcing decisions and innovation

• Support compliance with sourcing policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements

WHO YOU ARE

You bring sourcing experience in textiles and 3rd party manufacturing, and are comfortable working across functions, regions, and supplier networks. You are analytical, solutions oriented, and motivated by building strong partnerships and driving results.

Approx. 7 years of sourcing or supply chain experience, including 5+ years in textile buying

• Experience overseeing third party manufacturing sourcing in global environments

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance skills

• Comfortable working with technical specifications and quality standards

• Proficient in sourcing tools, systems, and data analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• Excellent communication skills and full proficiency in our working language, English

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV in English today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer health insurance plans so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years. 

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary 

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.  

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.   

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.