Target Costing Expert of Material ensures the structured introduction and management of all Target Costing processes within the Business Areas and on central level, driving continuous method improvement and aligning all cost and CO₂ targets across purchased parts, tools, and equipment. Beyond supplier cost audits and negotiation support, the role strengthens the maturity of Global Cost Model (calculation base data) by providing systematic feedback from sourcing activities and deriving relevant KPIs.

Serving as the main point of contact for material-related target values and cross-functional cost engineering collaboration, the Target Costing Expert also delivers advanced cost analysis, conducts training sessions, and strategically supports cost optimization and value engineering initiatives to safeguard competitiveness and procurement efficiency.

• Introduction of the Target Costing process in all forms within the Business Area and on central ...