1X Technologies

Senior Sourcing Manager - Indirect

San Carlos, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$205kDetected 35 days ago

Supply ChainProcurementPerformance ManagementRoboticsLeadership

About the role

As we expand our footprint and production capacity, this team plays a critical role in turning ambitious plans into operational reality
Reduce supplier, commercial, and operational risk through strategic supplier management, contingency planning, and performance management programs.
Strategic thinker who can balance long-term sourcing strategy with day-to-day execution and issue resolution.

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.

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.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience with facilities, construction, real estate, factory support, MRO, or IT infrastructure sourcing.

Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, technology, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial operations.
Strong financial acumen with experience partnering on budgets, forecasts, savings tracking, and capital planning.
Experience managing global suppliers and supporting international operations.

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

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.
Proven people leader who can build, coach, and scale high-performing sourcing teams in fast-paced environments.
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.
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.

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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