Purchase Assistant (m/f/d)

Since its inception in 1951 in Tokyo, Japan, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Today, with over 2,000 employees in more than 60 countries and with hundreds of major innovations to its credit, the Rigaku group of companies is a world leader in the fields of general X-ray diffraction, thin film analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, small-angle X-ray scattering, protein and small molecule X-ray crystallography, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray optics, semiconductor metrology, X-ray sources, computed tomography, non-destructive testing, and thermal analysis.

To expand our team in Neu-Isenburg we are looking for a dedicate Purchase Assistant (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date. 

Location: Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt M.), Germany

The aim of the position is to handle operational purchasing processes efficiently, optimize cooperation with suppliers and identify potential savings. In addition, support with administrative processing, such as travel expense accounting.

Purchasing

• Handling operational purchasing processes for services, office equipment and office supplies
• Initiating orders, tracking and ensuring on-time delivery from suppliers
• Working closely with existing suppliers and supporting the search for new suppliers in Europe; monitoring supplier reliability and quality
• Support with price negotiations and contracts for short-term requirements
• Maintenance of purchasing and supplier master data in ERP systems and regular reporting
• Processing supplier complaints and ensuring compliance with quality standards
• Support in identifying potential savings and optimizing purchasing processes
• Contract administration: recording and tracking contract terms, deadlines, payments and obligations

Travel expenses

• Preparatory travel expense processing and hospitality: Checking incoming travel expense claims from employees in Germany for completeness and accuracy in preparation for reimbursement of travel expenses by the accounting department.
• Ensuring compliance with country-specific travel expense regulations, in particular for FR, CH, ES, IE and PT

• Other administrative activities as required

• Ideally, you have completed vocational training as an accountant, a degree in business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in financial administration (at least 5 years)
• Good knowledge of national and international tax law as well as sound knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS
• Proficient knowledge of accounting software and MS Office, and ideally experience with ERP systems
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Independent, structured, and analytical working style

• Attractive compensation package that rewards your expertise and dedication
• Pension Plans: Participation in individual pension schemes
• Access to our “JobRad” programme, promoting sustainable and healthy commuting
• Discretionary Bonus: Performance-based bonuses that recognise your hard work and contributions
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Modern Work Environment: State-of-the-art office facilities and technology
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a focus on teamwork and innovation