Manager, Procurement Programs

The Community You Will Join 

As a Procurement Programs Manager at Airbnb, you will play a crucial role in our dynamic team. You will be responsible for managing our supplier sustainability program and leading the transformation of our supplier onboarding and risk management programs. Your role will involve close collaboration with key cross-functional partners, including 21C, Finance Technology Group, Procurement, Ethics & Compliance, and various business units. Together, we will ensure the efficient management of our programs and create an environment of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Our focus on responsible procurement and promoting a great supplier management experience will be at the forefront of everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that is making a positive impact in the world of procurement.

The Difference You Will Make 

In this exciting role, you will have a dual responsibility to manage the supplier sustainability and supplier risk management programs. You will spearhead efforts to drive sustainability within Airbnb's supply base, focusing on reducing scope 3 emissions and supporting our corporate net zero commitment. Your success will be measured by your ability to engage stakeholders and suppliers, fostering collaboration and achieving year-over-year reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, as the program manager for supplier risk management, you will provide strategic guidance and contribute to the development and management of procurement initiatives. This includes optimizing supplier onboarding processes, implementing effective supplier risk oversight measures, and establishing preferred supplier programs. In this role, you will measure your impact by developing process improvement recommendations based on your deep understanding of current procurement practices. You will enhance the supplier experience by executing transformational initiatives, aligning it with stakeholders' business needs while mitigating risk for Airbnb.

A Typical Day 

• Play a key role in supporting Airbnb's corporate net zero goals by collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders to capture supplier commitment to measuring, reporting, and reducing supplier emissions.
• Establish strong supplier relationships to help suppliers advance their sustainability work. 
• Monitor the compliance of suppliers to ensure they are making progress towards meeting their commitments to Airbnb.  
• Own overall supplier sustainability program metric tracking/ reporting.
• Provide valuable support and guidance to suppliers, helping them enhance their maturity and capabilities to ensure they formalize their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand the requirements of the supplier management program and identify opportunities for system and operational enhancements. Contribute to improving the supplier experience and strengthening due diligence efforts.
• Perform project management responsibilities, including supporting the implementation of new tools and systems. Coordinate work efforts across projects and multiple stakeholder groups, such as Compliance and Information Security, ensuring seamless integration.
• Continuously elevate the entire lifecycle of supplier relationships, from onboarding to termination, by implementing best practices and refining processes.

Your Expertise 

• 8-10 years of experience managing procurement programs and/or leading supplier sustainability programs.
• Passionate about sustainability, with a strong background in developing sustainability programs and driving compliance within the supply base.
• Well-versed in supplier onboarding and risk management tools and processes, with expertise in implementing enterprise-wide systems.
• 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.

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

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