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

Iron Mountain • Annapolis, MD • 7h ago

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 stor?y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Data Center Category Sourcing Manager

Supply Chain Procurement (RFP/RFQ)

Iron Mountain Data Centers is seeking an experienced procurement professional to assume responsibility for sourcing mission-critical data center equipment. This role will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, support large-scale construction programs, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, timely, and reliable supply solutions. The Category Sourcing Manager will manage competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), analyze market and supplier trends, and develop category-specific strategies that align 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Key Skills, Requirements and Competencies:

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

Experienced in 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 able to thrive in an ambiguous work environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in data center or infrastructure service provider a plus

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

Li-Remote

Reasonably expected salary range: $93,400.00 - $124,500.00

Category: Finance

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 sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here.

Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to accommodationrequest@ironmountain.com. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.

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.

To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE

Requisition: J0096600

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