Sourcing Manager - Facilities and Construction

Sourcing Manager- Infrastructure, Facilities & Construction

Location: San Carlos, Ca

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for facilities, construction, and physical infrastructure-related categories that support site expansion and operational scaling at 1X.

This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization, where category ownership is intentionally split across multiple Sourcing Managers based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all infrastructure categories. Depth in relevant areas is preferred over broad but shallow exposure.

You WIll

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned facilities and infrastructure categories

• Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution

• Build and manage supplier relationships aligned to quality, cost, and delivery requirements

• Partner closely with Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance

• Support facility buildouts, expansions, and infrastructure upgrade programs

• Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation

• Monitor supplier KPIs and ensure compliance with commercial agreements

Primary Category Ownership

• Construction and site expansion services

• Facilities maintenance and infrastructure services (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)

• Site services (security, janitorial, landscaping, food services)

• CAPEX equipment installation and infrastructure services