Strategic Procurement Lead — AI-Driven Sourcing & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

DraftKings in Boston is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to shape our enterprise sourcing strategy and lead a high‑performing team. You’ll drive category management, negotiate high‑value deals, and align procurement activity with long‑term business goals.

You’ll partner with executives to optimize supplier relationships, use data, market intelligence, and AI-enabled procurement tools to deliver measurable value, manage risk, and enable rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 12+ years in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement.
• Proven record of leading high-performing teams in fast-growth environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise procurement strategy and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Procurement Team with strategic direction and mentorship.
• Own enterprise-wide procurement strategy, category management, and sourcing roadmap.
• Partner with executive leaders to shape sourcing decisions and align with business priorities.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize supplier relationships and mitigate risk.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and high-value negotiations with strategic partners.
• Use financial analysis, market intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to drive procurement performance.
• Establish supplier governance and risk frameworks to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion procurement transformation through processes and technology adoption across functions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

AI-enabled procurement tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

AI-enabled procurement tools

Job description

DraftKings in Boston is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to shape our enterprise sourcing strategy and lead a high‑performing team. You’ll drive category management, negotiate high‑value deals, and align procurement activity with long‑term business goals.

You’ll partner with executives to optimize supplier relationships, use data, market intelligence, and AI-enabled procurement tools to deliver measurable value, manage risk, and enable rapid growth.