Procurement Manager
FIFA
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Procurement Manager for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will lead the implementation of the FIFA27 Procurement. Policy, ensuring organization-wide compliance through ongoing employee training. You will conduct and support other project leaders with RFI/RFP processes, proposal evaluations, and contract negotiations to secure optimal terms. This role drives interdepartmental alignment and manages the FIFA27 SAP cost contract database to deliver cost efficiency, compliant, simple and transparent solutions across FIFA procurement landscape.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct RFI/RFP/RFQ process, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts to ensure best terms and conditions.
• Develop templates and improve procedures in order to streamline the procurement process.
• Support project leaders in all matters regarding procurement processes
• Supervise procurement coordinators in their tasks
• Implement the FIFA27 Procurement Policy and procedures across the organization.
• Train employees on an on-going basis to ensure adherence to FIFA27 Procurement Policy
• Facilitate inter-departmental alignment on key procurement projects
• Responsible for the FIFA27 SAP cost contract database, including entering and maintaining contract data and
creation of Purchase Orders in SAP
• Create spend reports for management as requested
• Work collaboratively with other FIFA procurement teams (FIFA HQ, FIFA26).
Education
• Tertiary education in Business Administration, Procurement and/or extensive experience in indirect procurement.
Experience
• Solid experience in a similar role.
• Experience in tendering processes, major procurement projects and contract management
• Very good SAP MM knowledge
• Knowledge of Docusign is an asset
• Knowledge of ServiceNow is an asset
• Experience in setting up a procurement department from scratch is an asset
Skills & Competencies
• Practical mindset. Solution oriented. Collaborative approach
• Strong analytical skills, ability to handle complexity and conflicting interests
• Capable of working in an environment of rapid change, tight deadlines and high scrutiny
• Understands the application of governance and compliance
• Understands key contract elements and contractual language
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically across different areas, building consensus while managing competing interests
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively interact, convince and influence multiple stakeholders at various levels (incl. C-level)
• Right to work in Brazil.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
• Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Procurement Manager for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will lead the implementation of the FIFA27 Procurement. Policy, ensuring organization-wide compliance through ongoing employee training. You will conduct and support other project leaders with RFI/RFP processes, proposal evaluations, and contract negotiations to secure optimal terms. This role drives interdepartmental alignment and manages the FIFA27 SAP cost contract database to deliver cost efficiency, compliant, simple and transparent solutions across FIFA procurement landscape.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct RFI/RFP/RFQ process, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts to ensure best terms and conditions.
• Develop templates and improve procedures in order to streamline the procurement process.
• Support project leaders in all matters regarding procurement processes
• Supervise procurement coordinators in their tasks
• Implement the FIFA27 Procurement Policy and procedures across the organization.
• Train employees on an on-going basis to ensure adherence to FIFA27 Procurement Policy
• Facilitate inter-departmental alignment on key procurement projects
• Responsible for the FIFA27 SAP cost contract database, including entering and maintaining contract data and
creation of Purchase Orders in SAP
• Create spend reports for management as requested
• Work collaboratively with other FIFA procurement teams (FIFA HQ, FIFA26).
Education
• Tertiary education in Business Administration, Procurement and/or extensive experience in indirect procurement.
Experience
• Solid experience in a similar role.
• Experience in tendering processes, major procurement projects and contract management
• Very good SAP MM knowledge
• Knowledge of Docusign is an asset
• Knowledge of ServiceNow is an asset
• Experience in setting up a procurement department from scratch is an asset
Skills & Competencies
• Practical mindset. Solution oriented. Collaborative approach
• Strong analytical skills, ability to handle complexity and conflicting interests
• Capable of working in an environment of rapid change, tight deadlines and high scrutiny
• Understands the application of governance and compliance
• Understands key contract elements and contractual language
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically across different areas, building consensus while managing competing interests
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively interact, convince and influence multiple stakeholders at various levels (incl. C-level)
• Right to work in Brazil.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
• Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.