Principal Category Lead, Real Estate

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 motivated Principal Category Lead, Real Estate to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the global procurement strategy and execution for real estate and facilities management footprints while managing high-value third-party supplier relationships. As part of the global reorganization of procurement, our group is pivoting from region-based support to a global category focus, allowing us to leverage Iron Mountain’s full scale to drive innovation and efficiency. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: Develop and execute a global category strategy for Real Estate and Facilities Management to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and supplier governance across the global footprint. Collaborate with the Real Estate and Sustainability leadership teams and managed service providers to align procurement activities with business goals, ensuring a balance between cost management and high‑quality service delivery. Ensure compliance with organizational standards and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements by embedding sustainability, risk management, and rigorous Service Level Agreements (SLAs) into supplier contracts. What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate will have: 7+ years of experience in procurement, specifically focused on Real Estate, Facilities Management, and managed service provider models within a Fortune 500 environment. Strong knowledge of the end‑to‑end Request for Proposal (RFP) process, market analysis, and the technical requirements of "Hard" Facilities Management services (such as mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety). Proven ability in stakeholder management and executive presence, with the skill to use data‑driven insights to influence global strategies and lead complex negotiations. Bachelor’s Degree required; a post‑graduate degree or professional certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (such as CPSM or MCIPS) is preferred. What We Offer (Benefits) Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience. Paid time off and holidays. Flexible work options to support work‑life balance - 100% remote within the United States. Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans. Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Ready to help us transform our global procurement landscape? Apply Today to join a team that values innovation and strategic partnership. Reasonably expected salary range: $142,100.00 - $189,400.00 Reasonably expected salary may vary based on factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate. If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity. Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iron Mountain