Strategic Sourcing Lead for Engineering & Infrastructure

airbnb, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Equity options

Employee Travel Credits

Job summary

Airbnb, Inc. is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Engineering & Infrastructure. You will partner with engineering leaders, develop sourcing strategies to enhance cost efficiency, and integrate AI into procurement processes.

With over 8 years in procurement and strong analytical skills, you'll drive sourcing events and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance and Legal. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CIO leadership and technology teams to understand needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies across enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Lead complex sourcing events including supplier discovery and negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and long-term cost structures.
• Use AI tools for supplier comparisons and negotiation insights.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

8+ years of experience in relevant roles

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Financial models

Job description

Airbnb, Inc. is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Engineering & Infrastructure. You will partner with engineering leaders, develop sourcing strategies to enhance cost efficiency, and integrate AI into procurement processes.

With over 8 years in procurement and strong analytical skills, you'll drive sourcing events and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance and Legal. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for bonus and equity.