Sourcing Manager, IT Infrastructure & IT Services
Location: San Carlos, CA (on-site)
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 IT infrastructure and technology services that enable scalable, secure, and reliable operations at 1X.
This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization, where category ownership is intentionally split across multiple Global Supply 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 IT infrastructure and technology categories
Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
Build and manage supplier relationships aligned to performance, cost, and scalability needs
Partner closely with IT, Security, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance
Support site IT buildouts, infrastructure scaling, and technology programs
Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Monitor supplier KPIs and ensure compliance with commercial agreements
Primary Category Ownership (Based on Experience)
IT infrastructure hardware and services
Networking equipment and network services
Managed IT and support services
System integrators and enterprise technology vendors