Managing Director – ITAD, Procurement & Global Trading

RL People • Texas, TX

11h

About The Position

We are seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to establish and lead our client’s U.S. operations. As the first U.S. hire , you will own all U.S. procurement and operational strategy , acting as the senior authority on sourcing, supplier relationships, and trading performance within the U.S. market. This role is ideal for a senior procurement or ITAD trading leader who wants to build a best-in-class sourcing function , shape supplier strategy, and directly influence global inventory flow and margins.

Requirements

• 10+ years in IT hardware procurement, ITAD trading, or OEM/ODM sourcing
• Deep understanding of data center hardware supply chains
• Strong supplier and broker relationships in the U.S. and globally
• Proven success leading procurement-led P&L operations

Responsibilities

• Build and scale U.S. procurement and trading operations from the ground up
• Lead high-value negotiations on pricing, MOQs, lead times, rebates, and supply agreements
• Secure OEM surplus, factory-direct, and secondary-market inventory
• Oversee North American ITAD operations to support value recovery and resale
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships that drive inventory velocity and margin

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus performance-based incentives
• Long-term upside as the U.S. platform scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed