Description
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing, Manager - Engineering & Infrastructure
We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Global Procurement organization. As a key member of our team, you will 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.
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 are a collaborative, forward-thinking team that embraces an AI-first mindset , leveraging technology, automation, and data to simplify processes and unlock new efficiencies.
As the Sourcing Manager supporting Engineering and Infrastructure, you will partner directly with engineering leaders to shape how Airbnb sources and manages critical technology capabilities. This role sits at the center of major technical investments, from infrastructure platforms to emerging AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with CIO leadership and technology teams to understand platform needs, business requirements, and technology roadmaps.
- Develop sourcing strategies across enterprise SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, data platforms, security technologies, and workplace systems.
- Lead complex sourcing events including supplier discovery, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing models, and long-term cost structures.
- Partner with Legal and Finance to structure scalable commercial terms and risk protections.
- Use AI-enabled tools and structured analysis to compare supplier proposals and generate negotiation insights.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, consulting, vendor management, or technology strategy roles.
- Experience sourcing enterprise software, SaaS platforms, IT services, or technology vendors.
- Strong commercial negotiation experience with enterprise technology suppliers.
- Ability to translate business requirements into structured sourcing strategies.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial models, supplier comparisons, and contract structures.
- Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to support decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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.
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