Global Sourcing Manager, Infrastructure Job at 1X Technologies (Palo Alto)

IT Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing Manager to work close...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Logistics, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a related industry
Proven experience leading complex IT infrastructure sourcing initiatives
Strong analytical and process‑driven mindset with the ability to use data to drive informed decisions
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Strong problem‑solving abilities and sound judgment in complex business situations
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and gain alignment from executive leadership and senior stakeholders
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams with competing priorities
Strong supplier relationship management and conflict resolution capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing lifecycle, including supplier identification and selection, competitive sourcing, pricing negotiations, and contract red‑lining in partnership with Legal for MSAs, Schedules, and SOWs
Manage and coordinate cross‑functional sourcing teams to execute complex sourcing initiatives
Develop a strategic sourcing opportunities pipeline through competitive marketplace introduction, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process re‑engineering
Directly manage high-value sourcing engagements with varying levels of spend, risk, and complexity across the following categories: Mainframe technologies, Mainframe ISVs, Outsourced Data Center Operations service providers, Data Center technologies (Compute, Storage, Network), Telecom, and Software and professional services
Align with business partners on sourcing strategy, timelines, and negotiation approach
Communicate regularly with key stakeholders on project scope, status, risks, requirements, dependencies, and key issues
Identify, quantify, and validate savings opportunities and work with business partners to achieve optimal cost reductions
Conduct market analysis and scenario modeling to support strategic sourcing decision
Evaluate existing sourcing and procurement procedures and present improvement recommendations to senior leadership
Analyze procurement costs and develop actionable cost reduction strategies

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Free online training

Commercial Sourcing Manager, Power and Cooling Infrastructure

Meta's data center infrastructure depends on a resilient, cost-effective supply ...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

151000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement for power and cooling infrastructure equipment or related mechanical and electrical systems
Experience leading end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract execution for capital equipment categories
Experience developing category strategies that incorporate market intelligence, total cost of ownership analysis, and supply risk assessment
Experience managing supplier relationships and driving measurable improvements in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery
Experience communicating complex sourcing strategies and supplier performance data to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Define and execute multi-year category strategies for power and cooling infrastructure equipment, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and sourcing roadmaps aligned to data center capacity growth
Lead competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes for high-value power and cooling equipment categories such as UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, CRAC and CRAH units, and cooling towers
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews to drive performance improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and capacity
Analyze total cost of ownership across the power and cooling supply base, identifying and executing cost reduction and value engineering opportunities in collaboration with engineering and design teams
Assess and mitigate supply chain risks associated with power and cooling equipment, including geopolitical exposure, single-source dependencies, long-lead-time components, and commodity price volatility
Partner with data center engineering, construction, and capacity planning teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and infrastructure deployment schedules
Establish and track supplier capacity commitments to ensure supply availability supports Meta's global data center build pipeline
Drive supplier development initiatives to qualify new sources of supply, expand geographic diversity, and improve supply chain resilience for critical power and cooling categories
Develop executive-level reporting and category insights, communicating sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and risk posture to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
Collaborate with legal, finance, and sustainability teams to structure contracts that reflect Meta's commercial, compliance, and environmental requirements

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Senior Sourcing Manager - Indirect

We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling th...

Location

United States , San Carlos

Salary:

170000.00 - 205000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing roles
3+ years of direct people management experience leading sourcing, procurement, or supply chain teams
Experience owning sourcing strategy across multiple indirect, infrastructure, facilities, IT, or operational spend categories
Demonstrated success building processes, teams, and supplier strategies in a high-growth or rapidly changing environment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Job Responsibility

Build and scale the Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing function that enables 1X's global growth
Develop the sourcing strategy, team, supplier network, and operating model that support facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, site expansions, and corporate services
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing Infrastructure & Indirect Sourcing team capable of supporting multiple global sites and business functions
Deliver measurable cost, efficiency, and supplier performance improvements across indirect and infrastructure spend categories while maintaining operational continuity
Establish scalable sourcing processes, governance, and operating models that support company growth and increasing organizational complexity
Ensure infrastructure, facilities, IT, and operational sourcing activities support site launches, expansions, and production scaling milestones on schedule
Reduce supplier, commercial, and operational risk through strategic supplier management, contingency planning, and performance management programs

What we offer

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
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Fulltime

Commercial Sourcing Manager, Data Center Connectivity

Meta's Infrastructure Sourcing team is responsible for securing the supply of cr...

Location

United States , Fremont

Salary:

151000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement within data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or networking hardware
Experience sourcing connectivity commodities such as fiber optic cables, optical transceivers, structured cabling systems, or related passive and active networking components
Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing supplier contracts at scale
Experience developing category strategies and translating technical infrastructure requirements into sourcing and supply chain plans
Experience analyzing supply market dynamics, cost structures, and total cost of ownership to drive sourcing decisions and present recommendations to leadership

Job Responsibility

Develop and own end-to-end category strategies for data center connectivity commodities including fiber optic cables, transceivers, patch panels, structured cabling, and optical interconnect components
Lead complex commercial negotiations with Tier 1 and Tier 2 connectivity hardware suppliers, securing favorable pricing, lead times, and contractual terms aligned with Meta's infrastructure roadmap
Build and manage a diversified supplier base for connectivity components, conducting capability assessments, qualification activities, and ongoing performance reviews
Partner with network engineering, data center design, and capacity planning teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier roadmaps
Analyze total cost of ownership across the connectivity supply chain, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through design-to-cost initiatives, volume leverage, and supplier consolidation
Monitor global supply and demand dynamics, component lead times, and geopolitical risks affecting the fiber optic and optical networking supply chain, developing mitigation strategies accordingly
Drive supplier development programs to improve quality, delivery performance, and technology readiness for next-generation connectivity solutions
Establish and track key performance indicators for supplier delivery, quality, and cost, presenting findings and recommendations to cross-functional leadership
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives in partnership with legal, finance, network engineering, and construction teams to support new data center programs and technology transitions
Define and implement long-term commodity strategies that align supplier capacity commitments with Meta's multi-year infrastructure investment plans

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Commercial Sourcing Manager, Memory and Storage

Meta's Infrastructure Supply Chain Engineering team is responsible for securing ...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

179000.00 - 249000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in technical sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain engineering within the data center, semiconductor, or enterprise compute and storage industries
Experience developing and executing multi-year commodity strategies for categories such as CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, DRAM, NAND, SSDs, or storage systems
Experience leading complex commercial negotiations with OEMs, ODMs, or component manufacturers including multi-year supply agreements and technology co-development arrangements
Experience applying total cost of ownership and should-cost modeling methodologies to compute or storage hardware sourcing decisions
Experience partnering with hardware engineering or infrastructure research teams to align supplier technology roadmaps with internal architecture requirements
Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments requiring independent judgment across commercial, technical, and strategic dimensions

Job Responsibility

Define and own long-range commodity strategies for DRAM, NAND flash, SSDs, and HDD storage systems across Meta's global data center infrastructure
Lead executive-level supplier relationships with memory and storage OEMs, ODMs, and component manufacturers, influencing product roadmaps, allocation commitments, and commercial terms
Develop total cost of ownership models and should-cost frameworks for memory and storage hardware to inform sourcing decisions, and capital planning
Drive complex, multi-year contract negotiations including supply agreements, pricing structures, capacity reservations, and technology co-development arrangements
Partner with hardware engineering and infrastructure research teams to align supplier technology roadmaps with Meta's compute and storage architecture requirements
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives spanning capacity planning, supply risk management, and supplier qualification for new compute and storage platforms
Conduct supplier business reviews and performance assessments to monitor delivery, quality, and technology commitments across the compute and storage supply base
Identify and develop alternative sources of supply to mitigate concentration risk and improve supply chain resilience for critical compute and storage commodities
Provide commodity market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform infrastructure investment decisions and technology transition planning
Collaborate with finance, legal, and capacity planning teams to align sourcing strategies with capital expenditure forecasts and infrastructure deployment timelines

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Commercial Sourcing Manager, Data Center Connectivity

As a Sourcing Manager for Connectivity Fiber Optic, you will be responsible for ...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

151000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business field, or equivalent experience in commodity management for fiber optic/connectivity equipment in a high-tech environment
8+ years of experience in business or supply chain management, with a focus on data center connectivity, fiber optic infrastructure, cloud service providers, or hardware supply chain
Experience working with internal and external partners in ambiguous, cross-functional environments
In-depth understanding of “should cost” modeling and make vs. buy trade-offs for fiber optic commodities
Analytical skills for complex data analysis and informed decision-making
Demonstrated experience influencing, negotiating, building consensus, and making key decisions in the fiber optic or connectivity domain
Experience improving supply chain and supplier performance, including use of cost models and objective-based performance measures for fiber optic/connectivity commodities

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with fiber optic and connectivity vendors. Implement and manage performance metrics (e.g., scorecards), conduct regular business reviews, and foster collaborative relationships to ensure Meta’s commercial and technical requirements are met
Ensure business metrics are met throughout the lifecycle—from manufacturing and testing, through delivery, installation, and operation at the data center
Partner with teams including Data Center Equipment, Infra Site Services, Edge & Network Services, Infrastructure Engineering, Data Center Construction, Corporate Legal, New Tech Operations and Planning, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Analytics, and Finance
Maintain current knowledge of fiber optic technology, connectivity trends, and competitive offerings. Perform market and competitive analysis to inform sourcing strategies
Define and drive core business metrics and risk indicators for fiber optic supply chain health. Provide metrics and insights for quarterly business reviews
Lead supplier proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, and business awards for fiber optic connectivity. Resolve commercial and technical queries, develop negotiation strategies, and lead contract negotiations (MPA, MSA, SOW)
Own and provide market and actual unit/total cost data for fiber optic commodities, including development of should-cost models
Drive critical operations related to supply assurance and capacity planning. Partner with Demand/Supply teams for accurate demand forecasting, materials management, qualification, reliability management, and supply allocation decisions

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Senior Manager, Sourcing Operations

A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agil...

Location

Indonesia , Jakarta

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in engineering or related areas
Minimum 7+ years of work experience of which ideally 5 years were in production creation/ manufacturing and in managerial positions
Wide experience of sourcing management concepts of consumer goods
Strong presentation, negotiation, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Strong MS Office Skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to work with multidimensional teams

Job Responsibility

Lead the overall sourcing business, operations, and functions in designated groups of factories/operations centers, to execute the global sourcing strategies
Accountable for leadership of the Development & Commercialization and Production teams in the supplier groups/OCs ensuring that they fully carry out their expected JD/R&R and that all company standards are met with support from relevant functional heads when needed (including development, material, costing, quality, SEA & ME)
Own all KPI performance of the managed vendors within assigned “Country of Origin (“CoO”) and own the relationship at Supplier Group level where relevant
Drive company key initiatives, such as Quality, ME/CI, SPIKE, and Tier1/Tier2 alignment programs and projects to ensure overall and supplier capabilities are industry leading / world class
Build and maintain close working relationships with the factory senior management and internal functional leads to ensure quick resolution of issues as well as engage them in the overall company strategies
Represent operations both internally & externally and foster a strategical partnership and relationship with our customers
Provide input and regular update of information necessary to support the allocation process
Ensure all operations comply with relevant local laws respecting human rights, health and safety of all employees and environment
Invest in people skills through Development and Training, provide ongoing coaching to the team members and take an active role in driving engagement
Enhance work environment considering infrastructure, SEA & labor and security

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Manager, Sourcing Cost Center & Market Intelligence

Global Technology sourcing team in Infra Supply Chain & Engineering has a missio...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

179000.00 - 249000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, sciences or similar field
Demonstrated experience in Data Center Infrastructure technology and critical service procurement environment
Experience leading cross-functional mission critical infrastructure commodity, equipment, and services programs, as well as negotiating with commercial management of commodity & equipment manufacturers and services providers
Demonstrated management and leadership experience growing and developing a team, leading operations performance improvement, creating a vision, and following through with strategy and execution in the infrastructure technology space
Experience in managing improvements to supply chain, project management and supplier performance processes

Job Responsibility

Manage a cross-functional team responsible for cost & market intelligence contributing high value analytics for key infrastructure areas (data center, network equipment, AI, Compute & Storage platforms, racks, and cloud services) for cloud, data center and network equipment, AI, compute & storage components & racks, and services
Build, develop and lead a high-quality global team of cost and business analysts through mentorship, guidance and career development
Deliver cost intelligence and coordinate all sources of cost information for the cost lifecycle - budget, negotiations, procurement and cash flows
Drive and lead design-for-value and value engineering efforts to optimize for total cost of ownership for components and equipment in partnership with Technical Sourcing Managers and Engineering teams
Partner with sourcing managers in the supply chain strategy for the negotiation and procurement of equipment, commodity, and service agreements
Provide insights into business, risks and trends pertaining to supply chain cost through market intelligence, process refinement and proactive risk monitoring
Work with executives from partner companies, and use competitive intelligence, financial analysis and market research to identify compelling cost trends and opportunities
Lead partnerships and collaborate extensively with Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Sourcing teams to deliver cost-effective operations
Develop, maintain, and automate cost reporting, goals, metrics, and actual & estimated cost savings and avoidance in partnership with Finance and sourcing teams
Establish and foster collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and find creative ways to overcome obstacles to ensure delivery of cost goals

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