Data Center Category Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain Procurement; RFP​/RFQ

Data Center Category Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain Procurement (RFP/RFQ)

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Base pay range: $93,400.00/yr - $/yr

Iron Mountain provides expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We partner with 225,000 customers worldwide to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Iron Mountain Data Centers seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing of mission‑critical data center equipment. The Category Sourcing Manager will lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities, support large‑scale construction programs, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to deliver cost‑effective, timely, and reliable supply solutions. The role will manage competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), analyze market and supplier trends, and develop category‑specific strategies aligned with business objectives related to cost, lead time, quality, and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration, with demonstrated experience supporting complex capital projects or infrastructure environments.

• Lead strategic sourcing activities supporting mission‑critical data center construction and expansion projects.
• Plan, execute, and manage competitive sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve category sourcing strategies at a regional and global level.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing strategies with continuity of supply, budget, and project delivery requirements.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to increase competition, improve resilience, and support long‑term growth.
• Track savings, cost avoidance, and other value metrics; prepare reports and presentations for leadership and business stakeholders.
• Create and implement process workflows with a focus on cycle time reduction.

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing RFx processes and competitive bid sourcing for complex equipment requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures, process documents, and workflows.
• Proficient in gathering metrics, tracking savings, and preparing clear, data‑driven reports for stakeholders.
• Exhibits problem‑solving skills, makes business recommendations, and thrives in an ambiguous work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a data center or infrastructure service provider a plus.

Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to accommod See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Requisition: J0096268