Senior Sourcing Manager-Indirect
Job Description
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.