Associate Principal, Procurement Innovation Supplier Programs

Airbnb·United Statesmid

In short

→Gestiona la incorporación de proveedores en el sistema financiero de Airbnb.
→Optimiza procesos y experiencias de proveedores con enfoque en IA y automatización.
→Trabajas en un equipo innovador que impulsa la transformación digital en compras.

Proficiency in English required

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What they ask for

✓Experiencia en gestión de proveedores o procesos de source-to-pay.
✓Capacidad para liderar proyectos de transformación con equipos cruzados.
✓Conocimiento en riesgo de proveedores y cumplimiento regulatorio.
✓Habilidades analíticas para identificar mejoras de proceso.
✓Experiencia con herramientas de automatización o tecnología de procurement.
✓Comunicación efectiva con stakeholders de distintas áreas.

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Procurement InnovationSource-to-PaySupplier OnboardingSupplier Risk ManagementProcurement TechnologyAI-First MindsetAutomationData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Excellence

Who should you write to at Airbnb?

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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 connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: • 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 integrity. • Your role will involve close collaboration with key cross-functional partners, including Finance Technology Group, Procurement Operation, Third-Party Security, and various other business units. Together, we will ensure the efficient management of our programs and create an environment of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. • Our focus on robust onboarding, monitoring, and promoting a great supplier experience will be at the forefront of everything you 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 responsibility to manage the supplier onboarding process, including the management of the tools, orchestration, and support the cross-function teams involved in onboarding operations to smoothly onboard third-party suppliers into the Airbnb financial system • You will also provide in-depth knowledge and optimization of supplier programs at Airbnb including maintaining effective supplier risk oversight measures, and establishing critical supplier programs in tandem with our Sourcing team. • In this role, we 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: • 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 p

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