Enlightening ScienceEuropean XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.For our Procurement group we are looking for anJunior Procurement Officer (f/m/d)The PositionPurchasing of goods and services in accordance with public procurement law (VGV and UVgO)Placing of purchase orders below and ideally also above EU thresholdsEvaluation of offers and price negotiationslnvoice/order Confirmation processing invoice processing Clarify invoice differencesSupporting the Procurement Team and other purchasing relevant duties as assignedRequirementsCompleted university degree preferably in business administration or a comparable field of qualificationEducation and / or training in commercial disciplines (business administration or similar)Purchasing experience in public procurement environmentKnowledge of public procurement procedures and lawsPreferably experience in foreign trade and custom mattersPreferably Knowledge of ERP Systems and use of electronic procurement platformsFluent in German and English (reading and writing)For additional information, please contact Dirk Jordan ).Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found on our Career Page.Reference NumberA-259DurationInitially limited to 2 years, an extension of 2 years is possible.Our offerBecome part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employerextensive relocation benefitsgenerous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)monthly social events and subsidized company restaurantpartially financed job-tickets for public transportationextensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classesEasy and free access to a mental health platform to support your wellbeingOur company language is English.ApplicationPlease provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.Application Deadline: 30/09/2025