1X Technologies

1X Technologies

Sr. Buyer- Structures

San Carlos, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$165kDetected 24 days ago
Supply ChainRoboticsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingProcurement

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role

  • We work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring highly complex electromechanical systems from concept to mass production.
  • As part of the Supply Chain organization, you will help ensure our products can scale from prototype to volume production through robust supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and proactive risk management.
  • Your work directly impacts product performance, cost, quality, and our ability to successfully ramp NEO at scale.

Responsibilities

  • We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back.
  • NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people.
  • 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.
  • Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities that deliver competitive cost, quality, capacity, and technology advantages across structural commodities.
  • Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
  • Support new product introduction through supplier selection, tooling management, and production readiness.
  • Identify supply risks and work cross-functionally to implement mitigation plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
  • 2-4 years of experience in global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement.
  • Experience supporting suppliers for mechanical or structural components.
  • Experience working with Engineering and Manufacturing teams during product development or production.

Skills

  • Experience sourcing aluminum or magnesium die castings, cosmetic components, and precision mechanical assemblies.
  • Familiarity with DFM and DFA principles.
  • Experience supporting suppliers in Asia.
  • Mandarin language skills are a plus.
  • Exposure to consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, or similar industries.
  • Strong communication and supplier relationship management skills.

Compensation

  • $120,000- $165,000 per year + Equity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 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

Company info

  • Drive cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations and value engineering.
  • Build strong supplier partnerships that support production and future product development.
  • Good understanding of structural manufacturing processes including die casting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastics, and composites.
  • Experience with sourcing hardware, bearings, and adhesives/consumables.
  • Ability to analyze supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers.
  • Data-driven problem solving using supplier performance metrics and cost analysis.
  • Effective collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

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