Associate Principal, Procurement Innovation

Airbnb

. Manage the supplier onboarding process, including tools, orchestration, and support for cross-functional onboarding operations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier onboarding, risk management, and procurement transformation, with a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in utilizing data-driven decision-making and implementing enterprise-wide systems to enhance supplier experience and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Onboarding ManagementSupplier Risk ManagementProcurement Technology ImplementationData-Driven Decision-MakingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Procurement Programs ManagementSupplier Risk OversightProcess ImprovementOperational Health MonitoringRegulatory Assessment

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceSelf-MotivationDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Supplier Onboarding ToolsRisk Management ToolsData Automation ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Source-To-PaySupplier ComplianceProcurement PracticesSupplier Experience Enhancement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the supplier onboarding process, including tools, orchestration, and support for cross-functional onboarding operations
Provide expertise and optimize supplier programs, including supplier risk oversight and critical supplier programs with the Sourcing team
Develop process improvement recommendations based on procurement practices
Enhance supplier experience through transformational initiatives aligned with stakeholder needs while mitigating risk
Oversee and maintain supplier onboarding programs
Monitor supplier compliance, operational health, improvements, progress, barriers, risks, and benefits
Collaborate with teams on supplier risk management requirements and system and operational enhancements
Manage project execution and tool implementation
Provide subject matter expertise in source-to-pay, supplier risk management, regulatory assessment, procurement technology, and procurement transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 influencing stakeholders at all levels
Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with minimal supervision
Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Employee Travel Credits
Remote-eligible work arrangement
Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities