Senior Category Manager - Data Center Equipment

divh2Data Center Procurement Professional/h2pIron Mountain is seeking a motivated and strategic Data Center Procurement Professional to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for data center equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) across North America. You will act as a foundational leader, transitioning the organization from a fragmented, site-based model to a centralized, best-in-class global category function that drives measurable Operational Expenditure (OpEx) and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) efficiency./ppYou will join a high-visibility team currently pivoting toward a global category focus, acting as a key partner to our well-established Real Estate and Facilities Engineering groups to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making./ppstrongWhat Youll Do/strong/ppIn this role, you will:/pullipstrongCategory Strategy Execution:/strong Build and execute a multi-year category strategy for data center equipment MRO and service contracts across North America, establishing supplier segmentation and a clear savings roadmap./p/lilipstrongStrategic Sourcing Negotiation:/strong Lead competitive sourcing events and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) to standardize rate cards, warranties, and escalation terms./p/lilipstrongOperational Performance Management:/strong Partner with Data Center site leaders to implement preventive maintenance programs and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards that reduce equipment downtime and total lifecycle costs./p/li/ulpstrongWhat Youll Bring/strong/ppThe ideal candidate will have:/pullipstrong7+ years of experience/strong in strategic sourcing or category management within a Fortune 500 environment, specifically supporting mission-critical operations like data centers or industrial facilities./p/lilipstrongAdvanced expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling/strong and contract negotiation, including the ability to manage complex Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)./p/lilipstrongProven ability in stakeholder management/strong and vendor consolidation, with the executive presence to influence site leaders and technical teams in a complex, multinational environment./p/lilipstrongA Bachelors degree/strong in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (Certified Professional in Supply Management or similar certification is preferred)./p/li/ulpstrongWhat We Offer (Benefits)/strong/pullipCompetitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience./p/lilipGenerous paid time off and paid holidays./p/lilipFlexible work options to support a healthy work–life balance./p/lilipComprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans./p/lilipOpportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global leader./p/li/ul/div