Global Supply Manager – Infrastructure, Facilities & Indirect Procurement

Global Supply Manager- Infrastructure, Facilities & Indirect Procurement

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 versatile and highly driven Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing and supplier strategy across Infrastructure, Construction, Facilities, CAPEX equipment, and IT categories.

This role is designed for a sourcing leader who can operate comfortably at both strategic and executional levels owning category strategy while staying hands on in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment. You will manage a team of sourcing specialists, build and scale supplier ecosystems, and support critical infrastructure, facility buildouts, and technology programs that enable 1X’s rapid growth.

Category & Sourcing Strategy

• Own sourcing across Construction, Facilities, CAPEX, Software, and IT, driving category strategy and supplier selection.

• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, negotiations, and total cost analysis to optimize cost, risk, and performance.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage supplier relationships across construction, facilities, IT, and software vendors.

• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Finance to align sourcing plans with project timelines and budgets.

Execution and Operations

• Lead sourcing for CAPEX equipment and infrastructure programs, supporting facility buildouts and construction schedules.

• Own PO lifecycle management, KPIs, and sourcing compliance across assigned categories.

• 5+ years of experience in Global Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.

• Proven experience sourcing across construction, Facilities, CAPEX/equipment, and/or IT categories.

• Demonstrated ability to own sourcing end-to-end (strategy/ supplier selection/negotiation/ contract).

• Experience managing or mentoring small teams.

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, startup-style environment.