EMEA Data Center Procurement Professional
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: EMEA 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 and experienced Data Center Procurement Professional to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing the effectiveness of the procurement function by owning end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for data center equipment and services across EMEA. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will:
- Build and execute a multi-year category strategy for EMEA data center equipment MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) to drive measurable OpEx and CapEx efficiency.
- Collaborate with Data Center site leaders, Engineering, and Finance to consolidate fragmented supplier bases into scalable regional frameworks and standardized rate cards.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards by leading competitive sourcing events (RFP/RFQ) and negotiating MSAs/SOWs that align with IRM’s risk and performance governance.
- Establish performance management through KPI dashboards and QBRs to improve first-time fix rates, response times, and overall supplier compliance.
- Collaborate with internal programs such as Supplier Diversity and Commercial Collaboration (Balance of Trade) to foster a culture of strategic partnership.
What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven previous experience in strategic sourcing or category management within a Fortune 500-level environment.
- Strong knowledge of technical services/equipment contracting, including cost modeling, TCO mindset, and asset lifecycle extension.
- Proven ability in vendor consolidation, stakeholder management across complex multi-country environments, and data-driven spend analytics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a similar field; CIPS/ISM/CSCP accreditation is preferred.
- Experience working with mission-critical operations such as data centers or industrial facilities.
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Location: Romania (or EMEA) – 100% remote
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
- Flexible work options to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth as you build this new global function.
Ready to help us scale the future of Data Centers? If you are a strategic negotiator with a passion for operational excellence and want to build a "first-generation" procurement function from the ground up, we want to hear from you. [Apply Now] to join the Iron Mountain team and make a global impact. #LI-Remote Category: Finance This offer from "Crozier Fine Arts" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job