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The Strategic Sourcing team is part of Airbnb’s Global Procurement organization and plays a key role in enabling Airbnb to operate efficiently and scale sustainably. We partner closely with internal stakeholders to design and deliver sourcing strategies that align with Airbnb’s business priorities while driving innovation, value, and stakeholder success. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team that embraces an AI-first mindset — leveraging technology, automation, and data to simplify processes and unlock new efficiencies. Guided by Airbnb’s mission to create a world where anyone can belong, we focus on delivering value through curiosity, creativity, and integrity. Key cross-functional partners: Finance, Legal, Business Operations.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with CIO leadership and technology teams to understand platform needs, business requirements, and technology roadmaps
Develop sourcing strategies across enterprise SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, data platforms, security technologies, and workplace systems
Lead complex sourcing events including supplier discovery, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution
Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing models, and long-term cost structures
Partner with Legal and Finance to structure scalable commercial terms and risk protections
Use AI-enabled tools and structured analysis to compare supplier proposals and generate negotiation insights
Develop category strategies that improve cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and long-term platform scalability
Simplify sourcing processes and improve decision frameworks used by technology stakeholders
Build strong partnerships with technology leaders to ensure sourcing is embedded early in platform investment decisions
Contribute to building repeatable sourcing knowledge frameworks that improve how decisions are made across the organization
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, consulting, vendor management, or technology strategy roles
Experience sourcing enterprise software, SaaS platforms, IT services, or technology vendors
Strong commercial negotiation experience with enterprise technology suppliers
Ability to translate business requirements into structured sourcing strategies
Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial models, supplier comparisons, and contract structures
Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to support decision-making
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills