Ironmountain

Category Lead Procurement

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerIronmountain
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

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.

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Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Category Lead – Procurement to join our Data Center Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for directing strategic category management, leading a high-performing sourcing team, and securing mission-critical infrastructure to support data center construction and operational continuity. You will partner closely with engineering, project management, and executive stakeholders to optimize total cost of ownership and protect project delivery timelines across our growing data center footprint.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

Lead Category Strategy and Sourcing Execution: Direct the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies for critical infrastructure—including power distribution, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) packages—to optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate supply constraints, and achieve annual savings targets.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Stakeholders: Partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to align procurement milestones with project delivery roadmaps and proactively secure long-lead capital equipment.
Ensure Governance and Commercial Risk Mitigation: Direct high-value contract negotiations, enforce procurement governance and delegated authority standards, and advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and supplier diversity initiatives across the supply chain.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and procurement experience within data centers, critical infrastructure, or engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments, including at least 3 years of direct people management experience.
Strong knowledge of critical facility equipment and service categories, such as switchgear, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and facility maintenance contracts.
Proven ability in executive-level commercial negotiations, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier performance management, and dispute resolution for high-risk contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related disciplineJ

Category: Finance

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