Senior Director, Procurement

DraftKings • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Procurement will shape DraftKings’ procurement strategy and lead a high-performing team responsible for strategic sourcing and category management across the business. The role partners with executive leaders to strengthen supplier relationships, lead high-impact negotiations, and identify opportunities that deliver measurable business value.

Using data-driven insights, market intelligence, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies, the Senior Director will advance procurement capabilities, manage risk, and position Procurement as a strategic partner supporting DraftKings’ growth. The role also champions procurement transformation through improved processes, technology adoption, and collaboration across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Deep expertise in enterprise-wide procurement strategy, category management, complex commercial negotiations, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Track record of developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable financial value, improve operational performance, and mitigate risk.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership, build trusted partnerships, and drive alignment across diverse business functions.
• Advanced financial and analytical acumen, including experience using market intelligence, AI, automation, and procurement technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate competing priorities and drive meaningful change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports betting, iGaming, fantasy sports, technology, financial services, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Procurement Team, providing strategic direction and mentorship.
• Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy, category management approach, and sourcing roadmap, aligning priorities with long-term business objectives.
• Partner with executive and senior leaders to shape sourcing decisions, identify opportunities, and align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Develop and execute category strategies that optimize supplier relationships, deliver measurable value, and mitigate commercial and operational risks.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, high-value commercial negotiations, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Use financial analysis, market intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled tools to uncover opportunities, inform decisions, and improve procurement performance.
• Establish supplier governance, performance management, and risk mitigation frameworks that strengthen accountability and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion procurement transformation by improving processes, advancing technology adoption, and strengthening collaboration across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior