Senior Procurement Category Manager - Events & Competitions at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement category for CAF competitions, events, and Member Association.
• Oversee the tender process for sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for:
  • Tournament operations.
  • Match and team logistics.
  • Security arrangements and safety requirements.
  • Hospitality services and VIP/Protocol arrangements.
  • Event support services and equipment.
  • Member Association Operational needs.
• Ensure full compliance with CAF’s procurement policies, governance standards, and financial regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to guarantee high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate closely with the Competitions Member Association, Events, Safety & Security and Finance teams to define procurement requirements and delivery timelines.
• Develop category strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and performance improvement plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, service-level agreements, and contractual compliance throughout event cycles.
• Contribute to risk assessment, contingency planning, and operational readiness for all CAF events.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and information systems.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPM, PMP) are an asset.
• 7–10 years of procurement experience, ideally in events, sports, or large-scale operations.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, contracting, and category strategy development.
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (French or Arabic) is a plus.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to CAF’s values.

We Offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
• An excellent pension scheme.