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1X · 2 weeks ago

Supply Chain Manager-Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$135K/yr - $202K/yr
date8+ years exp

1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages. They are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead Infrastructure and Indirect Sourcing, responsible for developing a high-performing sourcing team and managing sourcing strategies for various operational needs as the company grows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

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
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)

Qualification

Supply chain managementSourcing strategyTeam leadershipRisk managementCross-functional collaborationBudget managementNegotiation skills

Required

8+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
3+ years of experience managing and developing sourcing or supply chain teams
Proven ability to build and scale teams in fast-growing or ambiguous environments
Experience setting strategy, priorities, and operating models across multiple indirect or infrastructure categories
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with senior stakeholders (Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Finance, HR)
Demonstrated ability to balance short-term execution with long-term capability building
Experience managing competing priorities, tradeoffs, and escalations

Preferred

Experience supporting multi-site or global operations
Background in infrastructure, facilities, IT, manufacturing support, or indirect sourcing
Experience partnering with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and savings tracking

Benefits

Bonus eligibility and equity package
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Company

1X

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1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Moss, Ostfold, NOR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.1x.tech

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$136.49M
Key Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market

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