Associate Principal, Procurement Innovation Supplier Programs

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 conne...

The Procurement team at Airbnb manages the source-to-pay processes including Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense, and the Contingent Workforce program. Procurement Innovation is a pillar within Procurement overseeing procurement tools, processes, reporting, and AI.

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 integr...

Oversee and maintain supplier onboarding programs, ensuring the process meets the business and commercial needs of the organization.
Enrich the supplier experience by executing transformational initiatives that anticipate emerging supplier needs and deliver innovative solutions, aligning with stakeholders' business needs while mitigating risk for Airbnb.
Monitor supplier compliance to document operational health and improvements; communicate progress, barriers, risks, and benefits to appropriate business and management levels.
Collaborate with various teams to understand the requirements of the supplier risk management program and identify opportunities for system and operational enhancements. 
Manage project execution and tool implementation, providing detailed subject matter advice in the development of deliverables.
Provide expertise in the areas of source-to-pay, supplier risk management, regulatory assessment, procurement technology, and overall procurement transformation functions.

Degree or advanced degree in business, finance, supply chain or related fields.
8+ years of experience managing procurement programs and/or leading preferred supplier programs
Experience managing supplier onboarding and risk management tools and processes, with expertise in implementing enterprise-wide systems.
Experience using data, automation, or AI tools to support decision-making.
Skilled in building relationships in a cross-functional environment and proven success in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the ability to influence up, down, and across the organization.
Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.