About the Max Planck Institute for Physics

The Max Planck Institute for Physics conducts fundamental research in theoretical and experimental elementary particle and astroparticle physics, with approximately 330 employees from over 20 countries. Our administration, with its core and service areas, serves as a service provider for research projects and also for the semiconductor laboratory of the Max Planck Society at the Garching research campus.

Your Role

To strengthen our purchasing department, we are looking for a

Purchasing Administrator (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

Processing of purchase requisitions from scientific departments and service groups using eProcurement (SAP SRM)
Invoice verification and preliminary invoice entry in SAP
Conducting compliant procurement of investment and consumer goods in accordance with federal and EU public procurement regulations and budgetary principles
If applicable, support in the preparation and execution of national and EU-wide tender procedures
Supporting our users (e.g., obtaining quotes) and responsible handling of cases of delivery and performance disruptions
Assistance with transport and customs matters (imports and exports)

Your Profile

Completed commercial apprenticeship, preferably with additional qualification as a purchasing specialist (m/f/d) or equivalent
Initial professional experience in a public sector environment and knowledge of procurement law (VgV, UVgO) are advantageous
Ideally, initial experience with SAP
Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken

Our Offer

Varied tasks in an international research institution
Initially a fixed-term employment for two years; possibly followed by permanent employment
Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public sector (federal) up to pay group 8
Comprehensive onboarding and all necessary specific training
30 days of vacation (31 days from 2027), plus additional days off on December 24th and 31st
Attractive pension plan through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
Support for work-life balance through mobile working (home office), flexible working hours, and the option to use a parent-child workspace. We assist with finding childcare options
Excellent public transport connections and a monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Job-Ticket may be available
Parking spaces directly at the institute
Canteen in close proximity

The position is generally suitable for part-time employment.

The Max Planck Society aims to employ more severely disabled individuals. Applications from severely disabled individuals are expressly welcome. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.

For any questions, please contact Ms. Lisa Bock at Tel. 089 32354‑217.

Contact

Please submit your application with meaningful documents by March 15, 2026, exclusively online via our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application!

Max Planck Institute for Physics (Werner Heisenberg Institute) Human Resources Department Boltzmannstraße 8 85748 Garching bei München

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