Strategic Sourcing, Manager - Professional Services

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 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 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. 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. Key cross-functional partners: Finance, Legal, Business Operations. The Difference You Will Make: As the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Professional Services, you will play a high-visibility role impacting Airbnb’s operational efficiency, stakeholder success, and bottom line. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationship management across a diverse portfolio of professional services, including employee benefits, food and workplace programs, facilities, learning and development, recruiting, and employee experience initiatives, as well as select consulting and advisory engagements. Acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners, you will bring deep procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen to influence decisions, optimize spend, mitigate risk, and elevate supplier performance across these critical service categories. You will develop and execute category plans that align with business priorities, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation across Professional Services. Success in this role means delivering measurable cost and value improvements, advancing supplier diversity and innovation, and shaping Airbnb’s sourcing strategy to support company growth and operational excellence. Identifying and leading initiatives to simplify sourcing and procurement processes. Developing new processes or frameworks that enhance effectiveness and business impact. Contributing to a culture of operational excellence by sharing best practices and driving measurable improvements. A Typical Day: Partner with business leaders across the organization to understand needs and translate them into sourcing strategies and negotiation plans. Conduct and lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including opportunity assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations. Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities across Professional Services and related categories. Apply AI tools and automation to streamline data analysis, supplier management, and contract workflows. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, simplifying sourcing processes and driving measurable efficiency gains. Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure ongoing value delivery, service quality, and alignment with Airbnb’s diversity and sustainability objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management to develop clear commercial terms, ensure compliance, and support sound financial outcomes. Serve as a thought partner to stakeholders, offering insights on supplier capabilities, market dynamics, and cost optimization strategies. Influence vendors and internal partners to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, while leading complex negotiations and contracts that mitigate risk, enhance