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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 engineering leaders to understand technology roadmaps and translate them into sourcing strategies and supplier engagement plans
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across infrastructure, engineering services, developer tooling, and emerging technology platforms
Structure and run complex sourcing processes including market assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and enterprise negotiations
Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing models, and technical fit to support engineering decision-making
Support major infrastructure and platform negotiations including cloud, data infrastructure, developer platforms, and AI technologies
Use data and AI-enabled tools to analyze proposals, compare supplier economics, and extract insights from contracts and proposals
Partner with Legal and Finance to structure commercial terms that balance engineering flexibility with financial discipline
Develop category strategies that improve supplier performance, manage risk, and create long-term competitive advantage
Contribute to the evolution of sourcing workflows by helping implement AI-enabled analysis, deal summaries, and supplier evaluation frameworks
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive successful negotiations and supplier outcomes
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, consulting, or technology vendor management
Experience sourcing technology categories such as cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, AI technologies, or engineering services
Strong negotiation and commercial strategy experience in complex technology environments
Ability to translate technical requirements into commercial strategies and supplier decisions
Experience working with engineering or product organizations
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to improve business workflows or decision processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills