About the job
Join 1X as a Senior Sourcing Manager - Indirect Operations
Location: San Carlos, CA (on-site)
About 1X
At 1X, we are pioneering the development of humanoid robots that collaborate with humans to address labor shortages and foster a culture of abundance in the workforce.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic Indirect Team Manager to spearhead our Infrastructure and Indirect Sourcing initiatives. This role will be pivotal in cultivating and scaling a highly effective sourcing team that will support facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, and corporate services as we expand. Your expertise in judgment, prioritization, and people leadership will be essential in navigating our evolving environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Global Sourcing Managers and Sourcing Specialists.
- Develop and implement the indirect sourcing strategy across our global locations.
- Collaborate closely with Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Finance, and HR to align goals.
- Establish priorities, manage escalations, and synchronize sourcing efforts with company growth objectives.
- Drive initiatives for cost optimization, supplier performance enhancement, and risk management.
- Formulate sourcing strategies and operating models for infrastructure and indirect expenditures.
- Assist in planning infrastructure for new locations, expansions, and operational scalability.
Team-Based Commodity Oversight
- 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 management will be distributed among team members based on their experience and business requirements.

