Global Sourcing Manager, Infrastructure – IT Infrastructure & Services

Global Sourcing Manager, Infrastructure/ IT Infrastructure & Services

Location: Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for IT infrastructure and technology services that enable scalable, secure, and reliable operations at 1X.

This role is part of a team-based infrastructure sourcing organization, where category ownership is intentionally split across multiple Global Supply Managers based on experience and business needs. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all infrastructure categories. Depth in relevant areas is preferred over broad but shallow exposure.

You Will

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned IT infrastructure and technology categories

• Lead RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution

• Build and manage supplier relationships aligned to performance, cost, and scalability needs

• Partner closely with IT, Security, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance

• Support site IT buildouts, infrastructure scaling, and technology programs

• Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation

• Monitor supplier KPIs and ensure compliance with commercial agreements

Primary Category Ownership (Based on Experience)

• IT infrastructure hardware and services

• Networking equipment and network services

• Managed IT and support services

• System integrators and enterprise technology vendors