AI-Driven Strategic Sourcing Partner

National Geographic; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is hiring a Procurement Business Partner to support Marketing, Corporate Services and Business Operations from our Boston base. You will lead sourcing initiatives across media, agencies, creative production, sponsorships, talent and more, partnering with stakeholders to shape demand and commercial strategies.

You will run RFx events, negotiate agreements, and develop structured commercial models while coordinating with Legal, Finance and Privacy to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, category management, vendor management, or related function.
• Experience leading technology sourcing initiatives across SaaS, cloud, enterprise licensing, data, AI, hardware, and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives across categories including media, agencies, creative production, sponsorships, talent, market research, consulting, contingent labor, and more.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand demand and develop sourcing strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Lead RFx events, supplier communications, proposals, and commercial evaluation; negotiate agreements.
• Develop commercial structures with scopes, rate cards, fees, and service levels; manage risk and delivery.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

SaaS procurement

Cloud services

Data analytics

TCO analysis

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

DraftKings is hiring a Procurement Business Partner to support Marketing, Corporate Services and Business Operations from our Boston base. You will lead sourcing initiatives across media, agencies, creative production, sponsorships, talent and more, partnering with stakeholders to shape demand and commercial strategies.

You will run RFx events, negotiate agreements, and develop structured commercial models while coordinating with Legal, Finance and Privacy to mitigate risks.