Vice President, Global Procurement

Job description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. The Opportunity PTC is at an inflection point. We're kicking off one of the most significant transformation initiatives in the company's history: a full-scale rationalization of our technology vendor and sourcing ecosystem. This isn't a "nice to have" project buried in procurement — it has direct sponsorship from our executive leadership team, who are actively clearing the path across the business to make it happen. We're looking for a Vice President, Global Procurement who has done this before — not supported it, not advised on it, led it. Someone who has sat in the driver's seat of an enterprise-wide technology and vendor consolidation, negotiated the big, complex, multi-year tech agreements (think Microsoft, Oracle, Workday-scale), and knows how to navigate the shift from legacy licensing to consumption-based commercial models. You'll walk into a role with real executive air cover, a global team of ~20 procurement professionals to help shape, and a mandate to make a measurable, bottom-line impact — fast. If you've delivered this kind of transformation elsewhere and are ready for a new one, this is the seat. What You'll DoDevelop and execute a global sourcing and procurement strategy aligned to corporate objectives, including a multi-year roadmap for vendor and technology rationalization that drives significant, measurable cost savings Lead executive-level negotiations on high-value contracts and critical vendor agreements, building escalation strategies that get results Build out a formal RFP strategy and process for large-spend negotiations Lead, develop, and help shape the structure of a high-performing global procurement team spanning the US, India, Romania, Brazil, and Europe Leverage modern procurement technology and analytics — including AI — to surface process improvements and vendor insights, and own PTC's vendor data governance model Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and IT/R&D leadership to align priorities, streamline the third-party technology landscape, and keep stakeholders across the business informed on the status of major negotiations Advance responsible sourcing practices, including supplier diversity, sustainability, and regulatory compliance Establish and report on SLAs, KPIs, and other performance metrics that make progress visible at the executive level What We're Looking For12+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and procurement experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership A proven, hands-on track record leading — not just participating in — an enterprise-wide technology vendor consolidation, ideally at a technology or software company Deep fluency in tech commercial models: SaaS subscription metrics, cloud consumption/compute pricing, enterprise software licensing, and vendor discount structures A strong track record negotiating large, complex enterprise technology agreements (major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, Workday, etc.) Experience navigating the shift from license-based to consumption-based commercial models Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills — you'll need to hold the line with senior cross-functional leaders across the business Experience building and leading geographically dispersed teams Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Based in or able to work regularly from our Boston, MA headquarters Compensation and Benefits In compliance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Law, the good-faith base salary range for this position is $203,000–$250,000 USD annually. Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, and may fall outside this range in unique circumstances. This role is also eligible to participate in PTC's Corporate Incentive Plan and PTC's Long-Term Incentive (LTI) equity program. In addition to base pay and incentive eligibility, employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship from PTC. At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits and our AI usage, please visit our Careers Page (https://www.ptc.com/en/careers/united-states-careers). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the opportunity is filled. PTC endeavors to make ptc.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact PTC's Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ptc.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. 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