Costing Specialist

Overview

Körber – an international technology group with more than 12, 000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: we turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for our customers. We increasingly build ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.

Your role in our team

As a Costing Specialist, you will support the Advanced Purchasing Department in defining and updating material costs, ensuring that all components created in the system (SAP) have a valid cost, whether derived from existing contracts or based on estimates and market price inquiries. You will play a key role in valuing product structures (BOMs) and preparing cost information that supports strategic procurement, the industrialization of new products, and the company’s overall costing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all materials and components created in the system (SAP) have an updated and reliable cost.
• Prepare cost estimates based on similar materials already existing in the ERP, using technical criteria such as raw material, weight, manufacturing process, and complexity.
• Launch price inquiries (RFQs) to selected suppliers through the K. Procure e‑procurement platform whenever the cost cannot be estimated internally.
• Interpret technical drawings and part specifications (mechanical and electrical) to identify critical characteristics that influence cost.
• Collaborate with the R&D department and product owners in the technical analysis of new parts or modifications.
• Support the valuation of product BOMs during the industrialization process and the annual update (“Contracts Design Freeze”).
• Ensure consistency of cost information across K. Procure, SAP, and Power
  BI reports.

Your profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanics, Automation or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar positions.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings (2D/3D) skills.
• Strong understanding of product structures (BOM) and bills of materials.
• Knowledge of catalog parts: screws, bearings, wiring, circuit breakers, PLCs, sensors.
• Experience with SAP (MM) or other industrial ERPs.
• Fluent in English.
• Hands‑on attitude and proactive problem‑solving approach.

Benefits

• Exciting tasks in a fast‑growing, future‑oriented industry player.
• Competitive salary package, with extra days off, including your birthday, flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Health insurance for the whole family.
• Well‑being and Employee Assistance Program.
• Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (e. g. , fresh fruit, bread and yogurt).
• A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere.

Additional Information

For questions please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button.

EEO Statement

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.