Senior Global Supply Manager (Electronics)
About The Position
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We're hiring a Senior Global Supply Manager (Electronics) to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical electronic components. This role will be pivotal in shaping WHOOP's sourcing strategy and ensuring long-term supply continuity across a fast-scaling global operation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align product roadmaps with best-in-class supplier capabilities, manage supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks in an evolving consumer technology environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field; technical education in electrical engineering strongly preferred.
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing and commodity management of electronic components within CM/JDM/ODM environments.
- Deep knowledge of electronic components relevant to fitness wearables, such as semiconductors, power management, wireless modules, and sensors.
- Strong experience working with Tier 1 electronic distributors and component manufacturers in North America and Asia.
- Proficient in supplier contract negotiation, cost modeling, and understanding of component liability balancing.
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Arena PLM and NetSuite ERP is a plus.
- Certifications such as APICS-CSCP or ISM-CPSM are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Own commercial relationships with suppliers from quotation through execution, including negotiation of all cost elements and analysis of variances.
- Lead weekly and quarterly supplier reviews, including clear-to-build readiness, capacity planning, and KPI performance.
- Develop and manage silicon and semiconductor sourcing strategies with a focus on risk mitigation and supply flexibility.
- Stay ahead of market trends and proactively resolve component supply issues through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Evaluate sourcing opportunities across quality, cost, inventory, and delivery metrics; support product lifecycle decisions with cost and supply insights.
- Partner with hardware engineering to align component selection with product performance and innovation goals.
- Contribute to WHOOP's broader supply chain initiatives by ensuring commodity alignment and continuity across sourcing programs.
- Travel up to 25% to strengthen supplier partnerships and maintain global oversight.
Benefits
- In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
