1X Technologies
Sr. Buyer- Structures
$120K–$165K
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Experience
- 2-4 years in global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
About the job
Executes sourcing strategies and manages suppliers for structural components used in 1X’s humanoid robot, supporting product development and scaled production.
What you'll do
- Source structural components and manage supplier performance, relationships, and supply continuity.
- Support new product introduction, including supplier selection, tooling management, and production readiness.
- Identify supply risks, negotiate cost reductions, and coordinate mitigation with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
- 2-4 years of experience in global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement.
- Experience supporting suppliers for mechanical or structural components.
- Experience working with Engineering and Manufacturing teams during product development or production.
Nice to have
- Experience sourcing aluminum or magnesium die castings, cosmetic components, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Familiarity with DFM and DFA principles; experience supporting suppliers in Asia is also preferred.
Pay
$120,000- $165,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
die casting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composites, DFM, DFA
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