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Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic and results-driven Lead – IT Procurement (Data Center) to join our IT Procurement team.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end procurement activities for data center infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) hardware, software, network equipment, cloud services, and related technology solutions. You will join a high-performing, collaborative cross-functional team dedicated to empowering global data center operations through strategic vendor management, commercial optimization, and governance.
What You’ll DoIn this role, you will:
Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end procurement and category management strategies for data center infrastructure, cloud services, hardware, and software.
Vendor & OEM Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and service providers to ensure top-tier delivery and performance.
Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Direct commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and execute Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes alongside Legal teams.
Cost Optimization: Drive cost-reduction initiatives, benchmarking, and spend analysis to achieve annual procurement savings targets without compromising quality.
Governance & Team Leadership: Ensure compliance with enterprise procurement policies, track key metrics, and mentor team members to support continuous process improvement.
The ideal candidate will have:
10–15 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) Procurement with significant exposure to Data Center infrastructure procurement.
Strong knowledge of enterprise technology procurement across major platforms (e.g., Cisco, Dell Technologies, HPE, NetApp, Fortinet, Cloud Infrastructure, and Software Licensing).
Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier performance management, and executing complex contract agreements.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leadership in Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as SAP or Oracle PeopleSoft.
Skills Required
- 10-15 years of experience in IT Procurement with significant exposure to data center infrastructure procurement
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technology procurement across major platforms (Cisco, Dell Technologies, HPE, NetApp, Fortinet, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Licensing)
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier performance management, and executing complex contract agreements
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leadership in Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations
- Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle PeopleSoft
Iron Mountain Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Iron Mountain and has not been reviewed or approved by Iron Mountain.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive, modern offerings are emphasized, including support for mental health, gender‑affirming care (with travel/lodging where needed), and family‑planning benefits. Recognition for disability inclusion is also highlighted, which aligns with accessible benefits and leave support.
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Retirement Support — A formal 401(k) program is described with automatic enrollment and a clear employer match structure, with immediate vesting referenced in the materials. Access to supporting infrastructure and guidance is noted through dedicated benefits portals and administrators.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options are outlined, along with care navigation, virtual primary care, and pharmacy coverage. Additional wellbeing support is described via EAP services and structured wellbeing programming.
Iron Mountain Insights
What We Do
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) is the global leader for storage and information management services. Trusted by more than 220,000 organizations around the world, Iron Mountain boasts a real estate network of more than 80 million square feet across more than 1,350 facilities in 45 countries dedicated to protecting and preserving what matters most for its customers. Iron Mountain’s solutions portfolio includes records management, data management, document management, data centers, art storage and logistics, and secure shredding help organizations to lower storage costs, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and better use their information. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain stores and protects billions of information assets, including critical business documents, electronic information, medical data and cultural and historical artifacts.
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