Global Supply Manager (Electrical Components)

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WHOOP is hiring a Global Supply Manager (EE) to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for critical electrical components and assemblies across new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of Hardware Engineering, Operations, and the global supply base to ensure technology, cost, quality, capacity, and supply continuity support product innovation and successful launches. You will combine technical expertise, commercial judgment, and data-driven decision making to build a resilient and scalable electrical supply chain that supports the long-term growth of WHOOP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own global sourcing and commodity strategies for electrical components and assemblies, including semiconductors, sensors, batteries, PCBAs, displays, connectors, and other critical technologies, establishing supplier, cost, capacity, and risk roadmaps across NPI and sustaining products.
• Partner closely with Electrical Engineering and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle to influence technology and supplier selection, component architecture, design-for-supply-chain decisions, and supplier readiness for development builds, product ramps, and mass production.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, selection, and ongoing management, balancing technical capability, cost, quality, capacity, geographic footprint, technology roadmaps, and supply continuity while driving supplier performance through structured business reviews and corrective actions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and cost strategy across assigned commodities, including pricing, cost models, competitive benchmarking, development agreements, capacity commitments, and long-term supply arrangements, identifying opportunities to improve cost without compromising quality, performance, reliability, or member experience.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply, capacity, technology, geopolitical, and single-source risks through alternate-source qualification, capacity planning, strategic inventory, supplier investments, and other business continuity strategies.
• Develop a deep understanding of electrical component markets, supplier capabilities, technology roadmaps, cost structures, lead times, and capacity trends, translating market intelligence and data into actionable recommendations and measurable business outcomes in partnership with Engineering, Materials, Quality, Operations, Finance, and manufacturing partners.

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, supplie

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e 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/ 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 $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 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.

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