1X · 1 month ago
Global Sourcing Manager, Infrastructure – IT Infrastructure & Services
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years exp1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages and create abundance. They are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for IT infrastructure and technology services to enable scalable, secure, and reliable operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned IT infrastructure and technology categories
Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
Build and manage supplier relationships aligned to performance, cost, and scalability needs
Partner closely with IT, Security, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance
Support site IT buildouts, infrastructure scaling, and technology programs
Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Monitor supplier KPIs and ensure compliance with commercial agreements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in global supply management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
Demonstrated depth in IT infrastructure and/or technology services sourcing (e.g., networking, data center, managed services, cloud-adjacent services)
Experience sourcing and negotiating services-based agreements, including SLAs, SOWs, and commercial terms
Proven ability to own sourcing end-to-end (strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution)
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, particularly in vendor and services environments
Experience partnering with IT, Security, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, startup-style environments
Preferred
Experience sourcing managed IT services or network services
Familiarity with vendor performance management and SLA enforcement
Experience supporting multi-site or global IT infrastructure
Benefits
Bonus eligibility and equity package
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup FundAltopack,StrongPoint
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
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