Procurement specialist - Temporary

We are a cultivated meat company excited to scale to feed the world. Driven by a mission to ensure that all future generations can enjoy real and delicious meat, Believers technology and process will make meat accessible and affordable to all.
Summary of role and team::
You will play an important role in steering procurement excellence tailored to our Israel operations. Your primary responsibilities will include the procurement of materials and services essential for local R&D, product development and production. You will work closely with our R&D and technology transfer teams, providing procurement support to manage agreed-upon projects aligned with our company objectives.
Your day-to-day:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and understand procurement requirements for local product manufacturing, product development and R&D projects.
* Implement agreed procurement processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and industry regulations.
* Participate and represent procurement in agreed business implementation-and improvement projects.
* Focus on strategic sourcing of direct materials and services, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
* Support R&D and technology transfer teams in managing projects, ensuring business objectives are met.
* Identify and implement relevant cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality and compliance standards.
* Evaluate supplier performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.