Procurement Manager - IT / Digital & Sports Equipment 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: Procurement Manager - IT / Digital & Sports Equipment

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities

• The Procurement Manager – IT/Digital & Sports Equipment will lead and manage procurement activities related to IT systems, software, licenses, digital platforms, technology infrastructure, Referee and technical football development procurement solutions.
• This role will ensure strategic sourcing, cost-effective purchasing, quality assurance, and compliance with CAF policies and international standards.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for IT systems, software solutions, licenses, and digital platforms.
• Ensure compliance with CAF procurement procedures, financial guidelines, and audit standards.
• Collaborate with IT, Digital, Referee, Technology, Competitions, and Refereeing departments to forecast needs and deliver timely solutions.
• Support inventory planning, asset management, and lifecycle oversight for technology and equipment.
• Prepare reports, procurement plans, and budget analyses for senior management.
• Coordinate procurement for Referee and technical football development departments, officiating tools, and all match and referee equipment requirements.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with CAF’s digital transformation and technical football purchases.
• Conduct market research and vendor evaluations to identify reliable and innovative suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements to ensure value for money.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and manage vendor relationships for continuous improvement.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain management, Business Administration, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPM, PMP) are an asset.
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in technology or sports-related procurement.
• Strong vendor-management skills and a deep understanding of the digital and sporting environment.
• Strong strategic sourcing and vendor-management capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with high standards of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to innovate.
• Integrity, professionalism, and adherence to compliance standards.
• Experience with sports equipment procurement or sports organizations is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, digital platforms, and technology licensing models.
• Excellent negotiation, contract-management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (French or Arabic) is a plus.

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline  7th January, 2026.

Note

• Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration