Procurement Professional - Third Party Logistics

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled Procurement Professional - Third Party Logistics to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for converting our enterprise transportation strategy into measurable results by running competitive events and structuring contracts that reflect our unique operational realities.

You will join a high-impact team that acts as the organization's market "sensor," providing critical pricing and capacity insights to leadership while ensuring our logistics capabilities remain cost-effective and resilient.

• Develop and execute global transportation sourcing strategies across parcel, 3PL, LTL/FTL, intermodal, ocean, air, brokerage, and last‑mile, translating enterprise strategy into regional execution plans.

• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs/RFQs), carrier and 3PL evaluations, network optimization initiatives, and award decisions to deliver year‑over‑year savings and working‑capital benefits.

• Negotiate and structure complex transportation contracts, including MSAs, rate agreements, fuel mechanisms, accessorials, SLAs, KPIs, and liability terms aligned with operational realities.

• Manage carrier, broker, and 3PL performance, using scorecards, QBRs, and performance guardrails to ensure service, cost, and compliance outcomes are realized in the P&L.

• Analyze freight markets and cost drivers, acting as a market "sensor" to provide pricing, capacity, and risk insights to leadership.

• Partner cross‑functionally with regional operations and stakeholders to balance cost, service, compliance, and risk across a global or multi‑region transportation network.

• Proven procurement and category management experience in third‑party transportation and logistics, supporting global or multi‑region networks.

• Deep transportation domain expertise across parcel, LTL/FTL, intermodal, ocean, air freight, brokerage, last‑mile, and courier services.

• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills, with experience delivering repeatable, sustainable value—not one‑time wins.

• Solid understanding of freight economics and market dynamics, including capacity trends, rate indices, and cost structures.

• Experience with transportation systems and tools, such as TMS, parcel analytics, and freight audit and payment platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCMP/SCPro preferred).

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your level of experience.

• Generous paid time off and holidays to support your personal well‑being.

• Remote work option to support a healthy work–life balance.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans designed for your future.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

Are you ready to optimize our global logistics network? Click Apply Now to submit your application and start your journey with Iron Mountain!

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Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly…