Senior Sourcing Manager - People Manager/Indirect
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 Indirect Team Manager to lead Infrastructure and Indirect Sourcing at 1X. This role is a people manager responsible for building, developing, and scaling a high-performing sourcing team that supports facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, and corporate services as the company grows.
This role requires strong judgment, prioritization, and people leadership in an environment where not everything is fully defined.
You WIll
Lead and develop a team of Global Sourcing Managers and Sourcing Leads/Specialists
Own infrastructure and indirect sourcing strategy across global sites
Partner with Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Finance, and HR
Set priorities, manage escalations, and align sourcing to company growth
Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management
Define sourcing strategy and operating model for infrastructure and indirect spend
Support infrastructure planning for new sites, expansions, and operational scaling
Team-Based Commodity Oversight (via team, not individually):
IT infrastructure and network services
Facilities maintenance and site services
Construction, CapEx, and site expansion
Factory production support (tooling, MRO, consumables)
Corporate services (travel, HR-related services)
Commodity ownership is intentionally distributed across the team based on experience and business needs.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
3+ years of experience managing and developing sourcing or supply chain teams
Proven ability to build and scale teams in fast-growing or ambiguous environments
Experience setting strategy, priorities, and operating models across multiple indirect or infrastructure categories
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with senior stakeholders (Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Finance, HR)
Demonstrated ability to balance short-term execution with long-term capability building
Experience managing competing priorities, tradeoffs, and escalations
Nice to Have
Experience supporting multi-site or global operations
Background in infrastructure, facilities, IT, manufacturing support, or indirect sourcing
Experience partnering with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and savings tracking
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $170,000 – $205,000 + Equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots 1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
