Global Sourcing Manager, GSM

Targeted start date: Immediately. Relocation provided. 

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.

The Global Sourcing Manager is an individual contributor role focused on identifying, negotiating, and managing relationships with global suppliers for key components and materials. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure that sourced components meet stringent quality, cost, and scalability requirements. You will play a critical role in building a resilient and cost-effective supply chain to support our growth.

Each Global Supply Manager will specialize in a specific commodity area such as precision mechanics and metals (e.g., castings, forgings, CNC), electrical and PCBA, mechatronics (motors and drivers), or soft goods and polymers (e.g., fabrics, silicones, foam inserts). The ideal candidates will possess deep technical knowledge in both the materials and manufacturing processes of their commodity, exceptional negotiation skills, and experience managing a global supplier network.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop and execute sourcing strategies to procure key materials and components, including precision mechanics and metals, electrical and PCBA, mechatronics, or soft goods and polymers, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and engineering requirements.

·      Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.

·      Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers to secure favorable agreements and long-term partnerships.

·      Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure that sourced components meet technical specifications, design requirements, and quality standards.

·      Support the Head of Supply Chain in driving cost optimization initiatives while maintaining reliability and quality across the supply chain.

·      Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify new sourcing opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and pricing dynamics.

·      Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, ensuring consistent delivery, quality, and adherence to contractual terms.

·      Implement risk mitigation strategies, including identifying alternative sources and managing supplier diversification.

·      Provide technical support for design-for-manufacturing (DFM) efforts, working closely with engineering teams to optimize product designs for sourcing feasibility and cost efficiency.

·      Manage supplier audits and evaluations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

·      Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including manufacturing, operations, and quality teams, to ensure smooth integration of sourced components into production.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in global sourcing or procurement, with a focus on precision mechanics and metals, electrical and PCBA, mechatronics, or soft goods and polymers.

• Strong technical acumen, with a solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, including DFM principles.

• Excellent negotiation skills and a track record of building long-term supplier relationships.

• Experience managing supplier performance, conducting audits, and implementing improvement plans.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and sourcing tools.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.

• Chinese proficiency is a plus.
  

  We're excited to have you on board!