Finance & Purchasing Administrative Support (mfd)

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 .

Please submit your complete application by 08.11.2026 via our online application system stating 2026-FinancePurchaseSupport-6000 via:

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden Germany

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