- Location
- IND - Navi Mumbai, India
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 strategic and results-driven Lead – IT Procurement (Data Center) to join our IT Procurement team.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end procurement activities for data center infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) hardware, software, network equipment, cloud services, and related technology solutions. You will join a high-performing, collaborative cross-functional team dedicated to empowering global data center operations through strategic vendor management, commercial optimization, and governance.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end procurement and category management strategies for data center infrastructure, cloud services, hardware, and software.
Vendor & OEM Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and service providers to ensure top-tier delivery and performance.
Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Direct commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and execute Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes alongside Legal teams.
Cost Optimization: Drive cost-reduction initiatives, benchmarking, and spend analysis to achieve annual procurement savings targets without compromising quality.
Governance & Team Leadership: Ensure compliance with enterprise procurement policies, track key metrics, and mentor team members to support continuous process improvement.
What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate will have:
10–15 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) Procurement with significant exposure to Data Center infrastructure procurement.
Strong knowledge of enterprise technology procurement across major platforms (e.g., Cisco, Dell Technologies, HPE, NetApp, Fortinet, Cloud Infrastructure, and Software Licensing).
Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier performance management, and executing complex contract agreements.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leadership in Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as SAP or Oracle PeopleSoft.
