Whoop
Global Supply Manager (Electrical Components)
Boston, MA. Posted a month ago
The role
This person will lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for electrical components and assemblies. They will work across new product introduction and sustaining programs to ensure technology, cost, quality, and supply continuity.
What you will do
- Own global sourcing and commodity strategies for electrical components and assemblies.
- Partner with Electrical Engineering and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, selection, and ongoing management.
- Lead commercial negotiations and cost strategy across assigned commodities.
- Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, technology, geopolitical, and single-source risks.
- Develop understanding of electrical component markets, supplier capabilities, and cost structures.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in global supply management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, or a related function within a hardware or electronics environment.
- Experience supporting NPI and high-volume production.
- Experience sourcing electrical components or assemblies.
- Ability to develop and execute commodity or category strategies.
- Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 15%.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks.
Nice to have
- consumer electronics experience is a plus
Benefits
- competitive base salaries
- meaningful equity
- generous equity package
Before you apply
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- WHOOP participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
About the company
WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.