Strategic Sourcing, Manager - Engineering & Infrastructure

at Airbnb

📍 United States

USD 128,000-150,000 per year

MIDDLE

✅ Remote

Tech Stack
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Details

The Strategic Sourcing team is part of Airbnb’s Global Procurement organization and partners with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that align with business priorities, drive innovation, and improve value. The team uses technology, automation, data, and AI-enabled tools to simplify processes and improve decision-making.

This role supports Engineering and Infrastructure by shaping how Airbnb sources and manages critical technology capabilities, including infrastructure platforms, enterprise software, SaaS, data platforms, security technologies, workplace systems, and emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities

Partner with CIO leadership, engineering leaders, 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, workplace systems, IT services, and other technology vendors.
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.
Develop category strategies that improve cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and long-term platform scalability.
Simplify sourcing processes and improve decision frameworks used by technology stakeholders.
Build strong partnerships with technology leaders so sourcing is embedded early in platform investment decisions.
Contribute to repeatable sourcing knowledge frameworks that improve decision-making across the organization.

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.

Work Location

This position is US remote eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager. Candidates must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.