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Procurement Specialist (6 months maternity cover)

Full time Administration

Job Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team for a 6months assignment and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:
  • Enter cost contract data into SAP and modify data as necessary.  
  • Responsible for the accuracy of cost contract data in SAP.
  • Advise FIFA staff on application of FIFA procurement policy, and act as gatekeeper of the process at the relevant stages.
  • Manage (solve or forward) tickets raised to the procurement team via ServiceNow. 
  • Conduct administrative activities of the procurement team.
  • Advise on process/tools improvements.
  • Support ad-hoc projects.
  • Create reports for management.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:
  • High standard of attention to detail.
  • Client and solution oriented, even if under pressure or hostility from internal clients.
  • Tolerance to repetitive work.
  • Fast learner.  
  • Able to think autonomously.
  • Organized, able to prioritize workloads.
  • Understands the importance of governance and compliance.
  • Ability to work autonomously, awareness of when to seek support and guidance.
  • Commercial apprenticeship or similar. Higher qualifications will also be considered.
  • Basic understanding of contract elements (parties, dates, amounts, terminations, etc.) and contract language.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
  • Good SAP MM knowledge is essential.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow and DocuSign is an asset.
  • Good know-how of MS Excel.
  • Fluent in English

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
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About FIFA

We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
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About FIFA

Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.).

 

FIFA is a truly diverse, modern and multicultural organisation and its primary purpose is to promote football. Over 800 people from 50 nations – 40 per cent of which are women, including the Secretary General – covering a wide variety of professional profiles, work to fulfil that purpose. FIFA’s headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland. We have other offices in Zurich, as well as temporary offices around the world.

We are 'living football' – we are committed to the game, to the people, to the planet and to the future. It is what we do. It is why we are here.

Our culture is shaped by fair play, team spirit, diversity, sustainability, transparency and innovation. We live by these values. Regardless of race, religion, national origin, colour, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship – we support diversity; indeed, we consider it to be key to our success.

We are looking for talented and motivated team members who would embrace these values every day, with purpose, passion and pride, in order to make a positive impact on the world of football and beyond.

We offer a unique and exciting work environment with great opportunities for your personal and professional development.

 

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