What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Global Supply Manager (Electronics) position at WHOOP?
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.
Responsibilities
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$185,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Experience with Arena PLM and NetSuite ERP is a plus.
- Certifications such as APICS-CSCP or ISM-CPSM are desirable.
- 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.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$185,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.
Salary : $130,000 - $185,000
