EMEA Data Center Procurement Professional
Iron Mountain
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Romania
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcategory managementtechnical services contractingcost modelingTCO mindsetvendor consolidationdata-driven spend analyticsperformance managementKPI dashboardscompetitive sourcing
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcollaborationnegotiationstrategic partnershiporganizational complianceleadership
Certifications
CIPSISMCSCP