Strategic Sourcing Manager Job at Airbnb

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Airbnb

Location:
United States

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

126000.00 - 148000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Professional Services, you will play a high-visibility role impacting Airbnb’s operational efficiency, stakeholder success, and bottom line. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationship management across key spend areas such as consulting (advisory and financial) services and other business operations partners. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll bring deep procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and clear communication to influence decisions, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with business leaders across the organization to understand needs and translate them into sourcing strategies and negotiation plans
Conduct and lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including opportunity assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities across Professional Services and related categories
Apply AI tools and automation to streamline data analysis, supplier management, and contract workflows
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, simplifying sourcing processes and driving measurable efficiency gains
Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure ongoing value delivery, service quality, and alignment with Airbnb’s diversity and sustainability objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management to develop clear commercial terms, ensure compliance, and support sound financial outcomes
Serve as a thought partner to stakeholders, offering insights on supplier capabilities, market dynamics, and cost optimization strategies
Influence vendors and internal partners to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, while leading complex negotiations and contracts that mitigate risk, enhance accountability, and maximize total cost of ownership

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
8+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across Professional Services
Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and negotiation efforts delivering measurable savings and value
Experience applying AI or data-driven solutions to simplify procurement processes or optimize workflows
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance
Guided by integrity and aligned with Airbnb’s core values of belonging, creativity, and curiosity
Limited travel may be required (<10%)

Nice to have:

Think big: Build innovative commercial strategies enabled by AI and automation
Lead it: Step forward to address challenges courageously and with clarity
Simplify it: Eliminate friction through smarter, tech-driven processes
Own it: Take accountability and deliver measurable impact with a positive, solution-focused mindset
Solve it: Apply critical thinking and data insights to simplify complexity
Get it done: Be proactive, act decisively, and focus on results
Have fun: Bring creativity, and curiosity to your work

What we offer:

bonus
equity
benefits
Employee Travel Credits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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