Manager, Procurement
About the Company
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
About the Job
Reporting organizationally to the Procurement Senior Manager, the Procurement Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Finance team, and work in close collaboration with the functional areas and other key individuals responsible for delivering efficiencies and support along the Procue-to-Pay process.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Procurement Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
Support project leaders in all matters regarding procurement including tasks such as sourcing strategy, RFI/RFP process, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts to ensure best terms and conditions
Manage RFP process (e.g. publishing of RFP's, consolidation of responses, supplier communication)
Coordinate with the different functions to define the procurement pipeline to anticipate cost optimization opportunities and avoid spend overlap
First level support for users
Qualifications
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field and level of higher education
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar role required
Experience in tendering processes, major procurement projects and contract management
Strong analytical skills, ability to handle complexity and conflicting interests
Capable of working in an environment of rapid change and high scrutiny
Understands the application of governance and compliance
A track record in transforming business needs into procurement strategies
Languages
Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and planning software and online collaboration tools such as Monday.com
Good SAP MM knowledge
Knowledge of DocuSign is an asset
