Managing Director – ITAD, Procurement & Global Trading
Trades Workforce Solutions, Town of Texas
Managing Director – ITAD, Procurement & Global Trading
Texas, USA
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Own
Full ownership of U.S. procurement strategy across OEMs, ODMs, distributors, and brokers
Authority over supplier selection, commercial frameworks, and buying strategy
End-to-end P&L responsibility tied directly to procurement performance
A key role in shaping global sourcing and trading strategy
What You’ll Do
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
What You Bring
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
Why This Role Stands Out
First U.S. hire with true ownership of procurement and sourcing strategy
Ability to design and lead a U.S. buying function with global reach
Direct impact on margins, inventory, and growth
Competitive compensation plus performance-based incentives
Long-term upside as the U.S. platform scales