
Supervisor, Transport Project Management – Supplier & Services Coordination, FIFA World Cup 2026 bei FIFA
FIFA · Miami, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Miami
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Supervisor, Transport Project Management – Supplier & Services Coordination for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
Supplier & Services Coordination
- Support the preparation and coordination of Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for transport-related services in alignment with the Procurement Team.
- Use SAP to process procurement requests, track purchase orders, and monitor service delivery against contractual obligations.
- Assist in supplier evaluations, selection processes, and negotiations to ensure alignment with operational and budgetary objectives.
- Administer supplier agreements, ensuring all deliverables, deadlines, and performance standards are met.
- Act as a key contact with suppliers during the tournament for operational updates, issue escalation, and performance monitoring.
- Support the Transport Project Management Contracts Manager in implementing supplier and service management initiatives for transport operations.
- Maintain accurate timelines, budget tracking, and reporting for supplier-related projects.
- Coordinate with other Transport PMO Supervisors and operational leads to ensure supplier readiness for tournament operations.
- Facilitate communication between suppliers, the Procurement Team, internal operational teams, and other FIFA departments such as Legal and Finance.
- Ensure suppliers understand operational requirements, compliance obligations, and tournament-specific conditions.
- Monitor supplier service delivery during the event, escalating issues promptly to the Transport Project Management Contracts Manager.
- Provide real-time supplier and service-related support to the Transport Operations Center.
- Keep accurate supplier documentation for reporting, knowledge transfer, and legacy purposes.
- Ensure reconciliation post-event with each supplier, including final service verification and financial settlement.
- Ensure all supplier engagement and service coordination activities adhere to FIFA standards, legal regulations, and relevant legislation in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Support risk management activities related to supplier performance and operational continuity.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Event Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in supplier coordination, service delivery oversight, or project management, ideally within transport, sports events, or large-scale operations.
- Experience with RFI/RFP processes and supplier management.
- Proficiency with SAP for service tracking and purchase order management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with supplier or service management platforms is an asset.
- Availability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during tournament operations.