Tech Procurement Director: AI, Cloud & Strategy

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to guide a high-performing team, shape technology procurement strategy across software, cloud, data, AI, and services, and partner with Technology, Product, and Finance executives to align investments with roadmaps.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, complex negotiations, and driving value through licensing models and scale. Boston-based, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, vendor management, or similar.
• Experience leading procurement teams in fast-growing environments.
• Deep knowledge of technology commercial models (SaaS, cloud, licensing, data, AI, cybersecurity).
• Proven success in high-value negotiations and building category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Procurement professionals supporting Technology & Product, setting priorities and building category expertise.
• Own procurement strategy, supplier ecosystem, and sourcing roadmap across software, cloud, hardware, data, AI, and tech services.
• Partner with Technology, Product, Engineering, Data, IT, Finance, Legal to align strategies with roadmaps and investments.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives including software renewals, cloud commitments, licensing, and global services.
• Develop commercial structures (licensing, pricing, SLAs, performance metrics) for scalability and value.
• Perform spend and supplier analyses to identify consolidation and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address contractual, regulatory, cybersecurity, and third-party risks.
• Represent Procurement as a strategic advisor to leadership and advance procurement standards and tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Data analytics

AI procurement tech

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

DraftKings Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to guide a high-performing team, shape technology procurement strategy across software, cloud, data, AI, and services, and partner with Technology, Product, and Finance executives to align investments with roadmaps.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, complex negotiations, and driving value through licensing models and scale. Boston-based, with competitive compensation and benefits.