Strategic Sourcing, Manager - Professional Services

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: 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. The Difference You Will Make: 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 a diverse portfolio of professional services, including employee benefits, food and workplace programs, facilities, learning and development, recruiting, and employee experience initiatives, as well as select consulting and advisory engagements. Acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners, you will bring deep procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen to influence decisions, optimize spend, mitigate risk, and elevate supplier performance across these critical service categories. You will develop and execute category plans that align with business priorities, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation across Professional Services. Success in this role means delivering measurable cost and value improvements, advancing supplier diversity and innovation, and shaping Airbnb’s sourcing strategy to support company growth and operational excellence. Identifying and leading initiatives to simplify sourcing and procurement processes. Developing new processes or frameworks that enhance effectiveness and business impact. Contributing to a culture of operational excellence by sharing best practices and driving measurable improvements. A Typical Day: 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. Your Expertise: 8+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across Professional Services. 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, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders. Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance. Limited travel may be required (<10%). Your Location: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected] . Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Pay Range $128,000 — $150,000 USD