Sourcing Lead- Infrastructure & Indirect

Sourcing Lead- Infrastructure & Indirect Location: Palo Alto, 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 Lead to support sourcing execution and category ownership across infrastructure and indirect spend at 1X. This role partners closely with Global Supply Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies that support facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, and corporate services. This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization. Commodity ownership will be scoped based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have all experiences across all listed categories. You Will Execute sourcing strategies across assigned infrastructure and indirect categories Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution Partner with Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance teams Support infrastructure programs, site operations, and scaling initiatives Track supplier performance, cost, and sourcing metrics Support continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives Infrastructure & Indirect Categories Supported (one or more areas): Facilities maintenance and site services Construction and site expansion services CAPEX equipment and installation services IT infrastructure and technology services Factory production support (tooling, MRO, consumables) Corporate services (travel, HR-related services, insurance) Category scope will be assigned based on experience and may evolve as the organization scales.