Sourcing Manager- Infrastructure, Facilities & Construction
Location: San Carlos, Ca
About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for facilities, construction, and physical infrastructure-related categories that support site expansion and operational scaling at 1X.
This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization, where category ownership is intentionally split across multiple Sourcing Managers based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all infrastructure categories. Depth in relevant areas is preferred over broad but shallow exposure.
You WIll
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned facilities and infrastructure categories
Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
Build and manage supplier relationships aligned to quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Partner closely with Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance
Support facility buildouts, expansions, and infrastructure upgrade programs
Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Monitor supplier KPIs and ensure compliance with commercial agreements
Primary Category Ownership
Construction and site expansion services
Facilities maintenance and infrastructure services (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)
Site services (security, janitorial, landscaping, food services)
CAPEX equipment installation and infrastructure services