Director of Procurement – FIFA World Cup 2026 - Remote

Overview

The Director of Procurement will lead the end-to-end procurement strategy for the official hospitality offerings of the FIFA World Cup 2026, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and quality standards.

In Short

• Lead procurement strategy for FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality.
• Oversee sourcing of F&B, décor, AV, and logistics.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with On Location and FIFA standards.
• Negotiate contracts and manage multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Champion sustainable procurement practices.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Deliver updates to senior leadership on procurement performance.
• Implement procurement technologies for efficiency.
• Travel across North America as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 10+ years of procurement leadership experience.
• Experience with large-scale events and hospitality.
• Expertise in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Strong command of procurement platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English; Spanish and/or French preferred.
• Willingness to travel across North America.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile events.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Engagement with global partners and suppliers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.