Associate Principal, Procurement Innovation Supplier Programs

Airbnb; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to manage supplier onboarding and risk across the source-to-pay landscape. You will partner with Finance Technology Group, Procurement Operations, Third-Party Security, and business units to streamline onboarding of third-party suppliers into Airbnb's financial system.

The role calls for 8+ years of procurement program experience, strong stakeholder management, and a data-driven, analytical approach.

Qualifications

• Degree or advanced degree in business, finance, supply chain or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience managing procurement programs and/or leading preferred supplier programs.
• Experience managing supplier onboarding and risk management tools and processes with enterprise systems.
• Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to support decision-making.
• Strong cross-functional relationship building and stakeholder influence.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail oriented with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain supplier onboarding programs, ensuring the process meets business needs.
• Enrich supplier experience by leading transformational initiatives and risk management efforts.
• Monitor supplier compliance and communicate progress, risks and benefits to management.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements of the supplier risk program and identify enhancements.
• Manage project execution and tool implementation with SME guidance.
• Provide expertise in source-to-pay, supplier risk management, procurement tech, and transformation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation/AI familiarity

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Supplier onboarding tools

AI tools

Job description

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 Procurement team at Airbnb manages the source-to-pay processes including Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense, and the Contingent Workforce program. Procurement Innovation is a pillar within Procurement overseeing procurement tools, processes, reporting, and AI.
• 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.
• Your role will involve close collaboration with key cross-functional partners, including Finance Technology Group, Procurement Operation, Third-Party Security, and various other business units. Together, we will ensure the efficient management of our programs and create an environment of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
• Our focus on robust onboarding, monitoring, and promoting a great supplier experience will be at the forefront of everything you do. Join us and be part of a team that is making a positive impact in the world of procurement.

The Difference You Will Make:

• In this exciting role, you will have responsibility to manage the supplier onboarding process, including the management of the tools, orchestration, and support the cross-function teams involved in onboarding operations to smoothly onboard third-party suppliers into the Airbnb financial system
• You will also provide in-depth knowledge and optimization of supplier programs at Airbnb including maintaining effective supplier risk oversight measures, and establishing critical supplier programs in tandem with our Sourcing team.
• In this role, we will measure your impact by developing process improvement recommendations based on your deep understanding of current procurement practices. You will enhance the supplier experience by executing transformational initiatives, aligning it with stakeholders' business needs while mitigating risk for Airbnb.

A Typical Day:

• Oversee and maintain supplier onboarding programs, ensuring the process meets the business and commercial needs of the organization.
• Enrich the supplier experience by executing transformational initiatives that anticipate emerging supplier needs and deliver innovative solutions, aligning with stakeholders' business needs while mitigating risk for Airbnb.
• Monitor supplier compliance to document operational health and improvements; communicate progress, barriers, risks, and benefits to appropriate business and management levels.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand the requirements of the supplier risk management program and identify opportunities for system and operational enhancements.
• Manage project execution and tool implementation, providing detailed subject matter advice in the development of deliverables.
• Provide expertise in the areas of source-to-pay, supplier risk management, regulatory assessment, procurement technology, and overall procurement transformation functions.

Your Expertise:

• Degree or advanced degree in business, finance, supply chain or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience managing procurement programs and/or leading preferred supplier programs
• Experience managing supplier onboarding and risk management tools and processes, with expertise in implementing enterprise-wide systems.
• Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to support decision-making.
• Skilled in building relationships in a cross-functional environment and proven success in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the ability to influence up, down, and across the organization.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.

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: [e-mail]. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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

$102,000 — $120,000 USD

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

A Note on Recruiting Scams:

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