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 ImpactIdentify, 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.
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.
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.
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.
How to applyPlease submit your CV via our careers page. Applications are reviewed on receipt and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.
NOVENCO Building & Industry is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Experience with Design-to-Order (DTO) sourcing, international procurement and global supply chain management
- Understanding of modular architecture, supplier segmentation, risk management, compliance and quality/sustainability standards
- Commercial negotiation skills and experience negotiating framework agreements, contracts and pricing for complex/project-specific requirements
- Technical understanding from project-oriented or engineered-to-order environments to challenge design and optimise cost
- Ability to monitor and manage supplier performance via KPIs (delivery reliability, quality, cost efficiency, compliance)
- Professional English communication, written and spoken
- Willingness to travel for supplier visits internationally (approximately 30-40 days/year)
What We Do
NOVENCO Building & Industry is a global leader in high-efficiency ventilation solutions. They develop fans and fan solutions that deliver exceptional energy efficiency, reliable performance, and long-term durability, even under the harshest conditions. Their systems are utilized worldwide in mission-critical environments, including data centers, car parks, tunnels, and high-rise buildings, to ensure safety, comfort, and operational stability.
