Strategic Sourcing Manager – Professional Services

Job Description:

• 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 accountability, and maximize total cost of ownership.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across Professional Services.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and negotiation efforts delivering measurable savings and value.
• Experience applying AI or data-driven solutions to simplify procurement processes or optimize workflows.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance.
• Limited travel may be required (<10%).

Benefits:

• 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.
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.