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

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN or AFCON), the most popular competition. It maintains very close links with FIFA in coordinating tournaments for different events such as the World Cup, Youth and Women competitions and the Olympic Games Football Tournaments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Procurement Category Manager - Events & Competitions

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2026.