Description

You will partner with engineering and technology leaders at Airbnb to design and execute sourcing strategies for key technical investments, including enterprise SaaS, data platforms, security technologies, and AI innovations. You'll lead complex sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, use AI tools for data-driven decisions, and build frameworks to improve scalability and efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in procurement, sourcing, consulting, vendor management, or technology strategy
• 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 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

Responsibilities

• Partner with CIO leadership and technology teams to understand platform needs and roadmaps
• Develop sourcing strategies across enterprise SaaS, 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 for supplier comparison and negotiation insights
• Develop category strategies to improve cost efficiency and supplier innovation
• Simplify sourcing processes and improve decision frameworks for technology stakeholders
• Build strong partnerships with technology leaders to embed sourcing early in investment decisions
• Contribute to building repeatable sourcing knowledge frameworks