Director, Procurement – Technology & Product

DraftKings Inc.

Director leading technology procurement strategy for DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. Managing sourcing, supplier strategy, negotiations, and commercial optimization across critical technology categories.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement strategy, and supplier management, with a strong focus on technology and product categories. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and develop commercial structures while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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Strategic SourcingProcurement StrategyComplex NegotiationsFinancial AcumenTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

SaaS LicensingCloud PricingData AnalysisAI IntegrationVendor ManagementCategory ManagementTotal Cost of OwnershipBenchmarkingUtilization AnalysisContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Procurement TechnologyAnalytics ToolsAutomation Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeGaming License (if applicable)

Industry Keywords

TechnologyProduct ManagementCybersecurityFinancial ServicesIGamingSports BettingRegulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a Procurement team supporting Technology & Product
Own procurement strategy, supplier ecosystem, and sourcing roadmap across technology and product categories
Partner with executive and senior leaders across Technology, Product, Engineering, Data, Information Security, IT, Finance, and Legal
Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations for software, cloud, licensing, AI, data, and global technology services
Develop commercial structures covering licensing models, consumption commitments, pricing, ramp schedules, price protections, service levels, and performance measures
Apply spend, demand, utilization, benchmark, and supplier-market analyses to identify optimization and rationalization opportunities
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Technology stakeholders on contractual, regulatory, cybersecurity, and third-party risks
Represent Procurement as a strategic advisor to Technology & Product leadership
Advance enterprise-wide procurement standards, tools, and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, vendor management, or a related commercial function
Significant responsibility for technology or product categories
Experience leading teams and developing Procurement professionals in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Deep knowledge of SaaS and enterprise licensing, cloud and consumption-based pricing, data, AI, infrastructure, hardware, telecom, cybersecurity, and professional services
Proven success leading high-value, complex negotiations and building category strategies for business-critical technology suppliers
Strong financial and analytical acumen, including total cost of ownership, demand and utilization data, benchmarking, and unit economics
Ability to translate technology roadmaps, architecture considerations, and business requirements into sourcing and supplier strategies
Strong executive presence and ability to influence Vice President, Senior Vice President, and C-suite stakeholders
Experience leveraging analytics, AI, automation, and procurement technology
Experience in sports betting, iGaming, fantasy sports, technology, financial services, or another regulated industry is a plus
May be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gaming license guidance/process support if relevant to the role
Responsible gaming-focused employer environment