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# Sourcing Manager- Facilities and Construction at 1X

- **Company:** [1X](https://feeny.ai/companies/1x)
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA
- **Compensation:** $120k–$155k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/1x/017c1181-959d-4a76-998b-c0d220b94a4f/application

**Skills:** Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supply chain, Supplier management, Contract negotiation, Facilities sourcing, Construction sourcing, Infrastructure services, MEP trades, CAPEX management, Manufacturing sourcing, Industrial sourcing, Robotics sourcing, Automotive sourcing, Aerospace sourcing, Technology sourcing, Construction services sourcing, General contractor management, Electrical contractor management, HVAC/mechanical services sourcing

> Own sourcing strategy and supplier management for facilities, construction, and infrastructure categories to support site expansion and operational scaling. Deliver sourcing support for facility expansions, drive cost savings, and build a high-performing supplier network while managing commercial risk.

## Job description

## About 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.

## About the Team

The Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing team builds the operational foundation that enables 1X to scale humanoid robot production globally. We partner across Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Finance, and HR to ensure every site, system, and service is in place to support rapid growth. As we expand our footprint and production capacity, this team plays a critical role in turning ambitious plans into operational reality.

## Your Charter

Own 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 like Team 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

## Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

## About 1X

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: 1X develops general-purpose humanoid robots for home and industrial environments, combining AI and hardware to automate everyday tasks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B funding stage)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Bernt Øyvind Børnich

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Robotics Engineering / Artificial Intelligence
- **Target customers**: B2C (home consumers via NEO) and B2B/Enterprise (industrial tasks via EVE)
- **Mission**: Build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously, allowing humans to focus on what they love.

## Products & Services
- **NEO**: A friendly home humanoid robot designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life and handle chores. Currently in early access after the NEO Beta (2024) and NEO Gamma (2025) iterations. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about)
- **EVE**: A wheeled industrial humanoid deployed in factories worldwide for autonomous industrial tasks. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about)
- **Revo1**: A high-torque-to-weight drive servo motor inspired by human tendon actuation, used in 1X robots. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about)
- **1X World Model**: A physics-grounded video model that enables NEO to learn autonomously from text or voice commands. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $169M as of mid-2026, with a $100M Series B led by EQT Ventures in January 2024. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT Ventures (lead), plus other investors in secondary rounds. Acquired Kind Humanoid in January 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount grew 121.2% YoY to 394 employees. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
  - Full-scale production of NEO began in Hayward, CA, with capacity to build 10,000 units per year. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
  - New Palo Alto HQ consolidated teams from Sunnyvale and Moss, Norway. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
  - Appointed Mohi Khansari as Head of Robot Learning (January 2026) and Vikram Kothari as VP of Operations (August 2025). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Owns manufacturing in Hayward (U.S.) and Moss (Norway), controlling the full production stack.
- **Proprietary hardware**: Revo1 servo motor offers world-leading torque-to-weight ratio, enabling flexible, low-gear-ratio robotics.
- **AI-first approach**: The 1X World Model allows robots to learn physical tasks via simulation and self-supervised video prediction, reducing need for manual programming.
- **Early home deployment**: NEO is one of the first humanoid robots entering private homes, giving 1X real-world data and feedback loops.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling NEO production and expanding early access to more households across the U.S.
- Enhancing AI capabilities through the World Model and reinforcement learning (e.g., Redwood mobility controller).
- Building a robust supply chain and service network for home robots.
- Continuing enterprise deployments of EVE while shifting emphasis to the consumer market.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on building humanoid robots that coexist with humans. Strong emphasis on AI, hardware, and real-world impact.
- **Work model**: Likely on-site for hardware and AI roles (multiple offices in Palo Alto, San Carlos, Sunnyvale, Hayward, and Moss). Some software roles may offer flexibility.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and AI, contribute to a product (NEO) that is already entering homes, and be part of a rapidly scaling company with strong funding.
- **Engineering culture**: High concentration of talent from Tesla, Apple, Google, and SpaceX. Active research in biomechanics, reinforcement learning, and simulation. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)
- **Open roles**: 65+ positions listed on the careers page across AI, hardware, software, operations, and manufacturing. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/careers)

## Sources
1. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about)
2. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/careers)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies)

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