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
Must Have
8-12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, sourcing within indirect commodities
Demonstrated depth in IT infrastructure and/or technology services sourcing (e.g., networking, data center, managed services, cloud-adjacent services)
Experience sourcing and negotiating services-based agreements, including SLAs, SOWs, and commercial terms
Proven ability to own sourcing end-to-end (strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution)
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, particularly in vendor and services environments
Experience partnering with IT, Security, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, startup-style environments
Nice to Have
Experience sourcing managed IT services or network services
Familiarity with vendor performance management and SLA enforcement
Experience supporting multi-site or global IT infrastructure
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $120,000 – $155,000 + 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.
Skills Required
- 8-12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, sourcing within indirect commodities
- Demonstrated depth in IT infrastructure and/or technology services sourcing
- Experience sourcing and negotiating services-based agreements, including SLAs, SOWs, and commercial terms
- Proven ability to own sourcing end-to-end
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Experience partnering with IT, Security, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, startup-style environments
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.
