Strategic Procurement Director: AI-Driven Sourcing

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead a high-performing team and drive the enterprise procurement strategy.

You will partner with executives to shape sourcing decisions, manage category strategies, and optimize supplier relationships across the organization. Utilize financial analysis, market intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to identify opportunities, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 12+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or related function.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams in fast-growing environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise-wide procurement strategy, category management, negotiatons, and supplier relationship management.
• Track record of sourcing strategies delivering financial value, improved ops, and risk mitigation.
• Strong executive presence to influence senior leadership across functions.
• Experience using market intelligence, AI, automation, and procurement tech for decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; regulated industries experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Procurement Team with strategic direction and coaching.
• Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy, category management, and sourcing roadmap.
• Partner with executive leaders to shape sourcing decisions aligning with priorities.
• Develop category strategies to optimize supplier relationships and mitigate risks.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and high-value negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Use financial analysis, market intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to uncover opportunities.
• Establish supplier governance and risk mitigation frameworks for accountability.
• Champion procurement transformation through processes and tech adoption with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

AI in procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Procurement technologies

Job description

DraftKings Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead a high-performing team and drive the enterprise procurement strategy.

You will partner with executives to shape sourcing decisions, manage category strategies, and optimize supplier relationships across the organization. Utilize financial analysis, market intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to identify opportunities, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.