Strategic Sourcing Manager
Airbnb
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $126,000 - $148,000 per year
About the role
- 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%).
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Employee Travel Credits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiesnegotiation plansend-to-end sourcingRFPssupplier selectioncontract negotiationsdata analysisAI toolsautomationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementinfluencethought partnershipcollaborationintegritycreativitycuriosity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree