Your CharterOwn sourcing strategy and supplier management for facilities, construction, and infrastructure-related categories that support site expansion and operational scaling at 1X. This role is responsible for securing the suppliers, services, and commercial agreements needed to deliver facility buildouts, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing site operations while balancing cost, quality, speed, and risk. Success in this role directly impacts 1X's ability to scale facilities and manufacturing capacity in support of humanoid robot deployment.
Key Outcomes- Deliver sourcing support for facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects that meet business timelines and operational requirements.
- Achieve measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and commercial improvements across assigned construction, facilities, and infrastructure categories.
- Build and maintain a high-performing supplier network capable of supporting current operations and future site growth.
- Drive supplier performance through established KPIs focused on cost, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
- Mitigate commercial and operational risk through strong contract management, supplier diversification, and contingency planning.
Key Competencies- Deep sourcing expertise within construction, facilities, infrastructure services, or capital project environments.
- Strong commercial negotiator with a track record of driving favorable pricing, contract terms, and supplier performance outcomes.
- Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and competing priorities.
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly.
Minimum Requirements- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management.
- Demonstrated sourcing expertise within facilities, construction, infrastructure services, MEP trades, or CAPEX-related categories.
- Proven experience leading sourcing activities end-to-end, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier management.
- Strong commercial, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Preferred Skills- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or technology environments.
- Experience sourcing construction services, general contractors, electrical contractors, HVAC/mechanical services, or infrastructure-related trades.
- Familiarity with facility buildouts, site expansions, tenant improvements, and capital project execution.
- Experience managing large-scale facilities services agreements or integrated facilities management providers.
- Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.
What does a successful 1X Team Member look likeTeam members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range$120,000- $155,000 / Year
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- 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
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
