Senior Director, Procurement

DraftKings Inc.•Boston, MA

5d•$194,000 - $242,500

About The Position

As Senior Director, Procurement at DraftKings, you will shape procurement strategy and lead a high-performing team responsible for strategic sourcing and category management across the business. You will partner 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, and emerging technologies, you will advance procurement capabilities, manage risk, and position Procurement as a strategic partner in supporting the company’s growth.

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, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and drive meaningful change.
May be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Procurement Team through strategic direction, coaching, 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 to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement.
Improve processes, advance technology adoption, and strengthen collaboration across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Operations.