Community Support Sourcing Manager
Airbnb
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $188,000 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 BPO 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
- 10+ years of procurement or industry experience
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 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 skills
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance
- Limited travel may be required (<10%)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Employee Travel Credits
- Bonus
- Equity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsourcing strategiescontract negotiationsdata analysisAI toolsautomationsupplier managementrisk mitigationcontinuous improvementcost optimization
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementanalytical skillsinfluencingcollaborationthought partnership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree