Airbnb is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Engineering & Infrastructure who will design sourcing strategies to enhance procurement processes and drive technological efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a strong background in negotiating with technology suppliers
Job Summary
As the Sourcing Manager supporting Engineering and Infrastructure, you will partner directly with engineering leaders to shape how Airbnb sources and manages critical technology capabilities.
You will design sourcing strategies that balance cost efficiency, engineering velocity, and long-term scalability.
Success in this role means helping engineering teams make faster, better technology decisions while ensuring commercial discipline, supplier performance, and long-term value creation.
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Airbnb is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Engineering & Infrastructure who will design sourcing strategies to enhance procurement processes and drive technological efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a strong background in negotiating with technology suppliers.
Salary
Base: $128,000—$150,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
sourcing strategies for technology capabilities
AI and automation in workflows
negotiate enterprise technology contracts
stakeholder management and communication
Nice-to-have
AI-first mindset
curiosity, creativity, and integrity
building repeatable sourcing knowledge frameworks
Key Requirements
8+ years of experience
Experience sourcing enterprise software, SaaS platforms, IT services, or technology vendors
Strong commercial negotiation experience
Ability to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies
Strong analytical skills
Experience using data, automation, or AI tools
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills