Senior Sourcing Manager - Indirect

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

1X, located in San Carlos, California, is seeking an experienced leader to develop and scale their Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing function. This role is key to supporting rapid global growth and involves developing supplier networks and operational models that align with the company's ambitions.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in sourcing, a strong people management background, and experience driving efficiency across multiple categories. The position offers a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing or supply chain roles.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Experience building sourcing processes in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing sourcing team.
• Deliver cost improvements across indirect and infrastructure categories.
• Ensure sourcing activities meet site launches and production milestones.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Job description

About 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.

About the Team

The Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing team builds the operational foundation that enables 1X to scale humanoid robot production globally. We partner across Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Finance, and HR to ensure every site, system, and service is in place to support rapid growth. As we expand our footprint and production capacity, this team plays a critical role in turning ambitious plans into operational reality

Your Charter

Build and scale the Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing function that enables 1X's global growth. This role is responsible for developing the sourcing strategy, team, supplier network, and operating model that support facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, site expansions, and corporate services. Success in this role directly impacts 1X's ability to rapidly scale operations, control costs, mitigate risk, and support the deployment of humanoid robots at increasing volume.

Key Outcomes

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing team capable of supporting multiple global sites and business functions.
• Deliver measurable cost, efficiency, and supplier performance improvements across indirect and infrastructure spend categories while maintaining operational continuity.
• Establish scalable sourcing processes, governance, and operating models that support company growth and increasing organizational complexity.
• Ensure infrastructure, facilities, IT, and operational sourcing activities support site launches, expansions, and production scaling milestones on schedule.
• Reduce supplier, commercial, and operational risk through strategic supplier management, contingency planning, and performance management programs.

Key Competencies

• Proven people leader who can build, coach, and scale high-performing sourcing teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term sourcing strategy with day-to-day execution and issue resolution.
• Strong cross-functional influencer capable of partnering effectively with Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Finance, HR, and executive stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, setting priorities, and making sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Data-driven operator who uses analytics, commercial judgment, and supplier insights to drive business outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing roles.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading sourcing, procurement, or supply chain teams.
• Experience owning sourcing strategy across multiple indirect, infrastructure, facilities, IT, or operational spend categories.
• Demonstrated success building processes, teams, and supplier strategies in a high-growth or rapidly changing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, technology, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial operations.
• Experience with facilities, construction, real estate, factory support, MRO, or IT infrastructure sourcing.
• Experience building sourcing organizations from the ground up during periods of rapid company growth.
• Strong financial acumen with experience partnering on budgets, forecasts, savings tracking, and capital planning.
• Experience managing global suppliers and supporting international operations.

What does a successful 1X Team Member look like

Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

Compensation Range

$170,000 - $205,000 /Year

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

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, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.