Technology Vendor Program Manager @ Airbnb
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About Airbnb
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 and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that connect guests with communities authentically.
Our Culture & Mission
At Airbnb, we are driven by our vision and mission. Our technical team leads imagine the ideal end state for our community, working backwards to challenge assumptions and leverage actionable metrics. They collaborate across engineering, design, data science, and more to deliver a shared vision and outstanding outcomes.
Role Overview
The Technology Vendor Program Manager owns the monthly reconciliation of vendor invoices against services/licenses used, partners with engineering and biztech teams, and works with strategic planning & operations and FP&A to manage budgets and allowances. This role focuses on vendor relationship management, process improvement, dashboard creation, and staying updated with industry-leading technologies.
Your Responsibilities
- Reconcile vendor invoices against API and volume-related spend.
- Collaborate with engineering, strategic sourcing, and business leaders.
- Develop dashboards for tooling access and vendor spend tracking.
- Partner with teams to ensure license usage aligns with capacity.
- Research and source new technology vendors.
Your Expertise
- 5+ years in contract and technology vendor solutions management.
- Experience with procurement and vendor management.
- Strong analytical skills using complex datasets.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Google G-Suite and familiarity with project management tools.
- Experience in global environments.
Location & Work Arrangement
This position is US - Remote Eligible. Occasional on-site work or attendance at offsites may be required as agreed with your manager. Candidates must reside in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
Airbnb encourages diverse ideas and welcomes all qualified candidates. If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com with your full name, the role, and specific accommodation needs.
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a base pay range of $126,000—$148,000 USD and may include bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Key skills/competency
- Vendor Management
- Contract Reconciliation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Dashboard Development
- Budget Management
- Analytical Skills
- Process Improvement
- Global Operations
- Communication
- Project Management
How to Get Hired at Airbnb
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight vendor management and reconciliation skills.
- Research Airbnb: Understand their mission and global impact.
- Prepare for analytics: Bring examples of data-driven decisions.
- Emphasize teamwork: Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration experience.