Finance & Purchasing Administrative Support (m/f/d)

To strengthen our administration during the digital transformation and transition of our administrative processes to SAP S/4HANA, we are looking for a reliable and service-oriented colleague to support commercial administration in Finance and Purchasing.

Main Responsibilities:

In this role, you will act as a versatile all-rounder. Whether in Purchasing or Finance, you will support us wherever additional capacity is needed in day-to-day operations and help ensure that ongoing processes are handled reliably, accurately, and transparently.

Your tasks will include in particular:

Finance:

• processing daily accounting transactions
• supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank management, and receivables management
• contributing to monthly and annual closing activities
• supporting further operational tasks in Finance as needed
  

Purchasing:

• supporting procurement and order processes in e-Procurement/SAP
• coordinating with internal requesters, external suppliers, and the relevant administrative teams
• maintaining administrative master data, records, and process documentation
• supporting goods receipt and warehouse-related processes

Your Profile:

• completed vocational training in a commercial, administrative, financial, or public-administration field, or comparable qualification
• initial administrative experience, preferably in purchasing, finance, invoice processing, or a comparable function; career starters also welcome
• confident use of SAP or a comparable ERP system, as well as MS Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of public procurement law (GWB, VgV, UVgO) is a plus
• very good German skills, at least C1 level, and good English skills, at least B1 level
• strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as intercultural awareness
• structured, reliable, and service-oriented working style, with the ability to keep an overview during busy periods

What we offer:

• Employment in full- (39 hours/week) or part-time with an initial 2-year contract
• Structured onboarding into Finance, Purchasing, and SAP processes
• A supportive team and the opportunity to gain practical experience in an international research institution
• Training and development opportunities, including through the Planck Academy
• Salary according to TVöD Bund up to EG 8
• Public-sector benefits including annual special payment, VBL pension scheme, and subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Health offers, support for work-life balance
• Home office upon agreement, where compatible with the role

Initial questions about the position can be addressed to Brian von Rueden, Head of Human Resources, via hr@mpi-cbg.de.

Please submit your complete application by 08.11.2026 via our online application system stating 2026-FinancePurchaseSupport-6000 via: https://careers.mpi-cbg.de/

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden, Germany
http://www.mpi-cbg.de

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