[Hiring] Buy Back Manager @Blue Signal Search

Role Description

A high growth organization in the infrastructure and technology supply space is looking for a Buy Back Manager to expand its national asset recovery and equipment acquisition efforts. This is a high impact role for someone who enjoys building relationships, negotiating complex deals, and turning underutilized equipment into business value. The right person will help shape a growing buy back function, influence revenue opportunities, and work across a broad mix of customers, markets, and product categories. The position offers strong visibility, meaningful ownership, and the chance to play a central role in a fast-moving, opportunity rich environment.

The Buy Back Manager will lead efforts to source surplus and decommissioned equipment from organizations across the United States. This person will:

• Identify new acquisition opportunities
• Assess resale potential
• Structure purchase offers
• Guide opportunities from initial outreach through close

Success in this role requires:

• Commercial instincts
• Persistence
• Sound judgment
• The ability to evaluate asset value in dynamic secondary markets

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, asset recovery, ITAD, secondary market sales, or related commercial buying environments
• Demonstrated success in business development, supplier engagement, or negotiated purchasing
• Ability to assess the value of used or excess equipment and make sound buying recommendations
• Comfort working in a remote setting with a national territory and a self-directed workflow
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel, CRM systems, and general pipeline management practices
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, operations, or a related field is preferred

Requirements

• Build and grow a national pipeline of organizations seeking to monetize surplus infrastructure, technology, and network assets
• Lead outbound business development, account engagement, and relationship management with enterprise, carrier, contractor, utility, and channel contacts
• Review equipment lists, product details, condition notes, and market activity to determine pricing and recovery potential
• Develop and present purchase proposals, trade in options, and value recovery recommendations that align with business goals
• Negotiate commercial terms, coordinate due diligence, and move opportunities through execution with urgency and professionalism
• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to support inspections, pickups, freight planning, and asset intake
• Track pipeline activity, buying trends, and program performance using CRM tools, spreadsheets, and reporting discipline
• Stay current on market demand, product shifts, and secondary channel activity to improve buying strategy and margin performance

Benefits

• This is an opportunity to own a meaningful function
• Help scale a revenue generating program
• Work with a business that values resourcefulness, speed, and commercial creativity
• The role is well suited for someone who enjoys uncovering opportunity in overlooked assets and building lasting partnerships in the process

Company Description

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS .