About the job
Sourcing Manager - IT Infrastructure & Services
Location: San Carlos, CA (on-site)
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Position Overview
We are in search of a proactive and strategic Sourcing Manager to spearhead our sourcing and supplier strategy for IT infrastructure and technology services, ensuring that our operations at 1X are scalable, secure, and reliable.
As part of a collaborative team within our infrastructure sourcing organization, the role involves category ownership, which is intentionally divided among various Global Supply Managers based on expertise and organizational needs. Candidates are encouraged to possess depth in specific areas rather than a broad but shallow experience across all infrastructure categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement strategic sourcing plans for designated IT infrastructure and technology categories.
- Oversee RFx processes, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and scalability requirements.
- Collaborate closely with teams in IT, Security, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance.
- Assist in site IT buildouts, infrastructure scaling, and technology initiatives.
- Drive cost efficiency, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risks.
- Track supplier KPIs and ensure adherence to commercial agreements.
Primary Areas of Expertise (Based on Experience)
- IT infrastructure hardware and services
- Networking equipment and services
- Managed IT and support services
- System integrators and enterprise technology vendors

