At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
As a Global Supply Manager, you will work with WHOOP supply chain, electrical engineering, and other internal teams to manage electromechanical component suppliers located in North America and Asia.
\n RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the commercial interaction with suppliers from quoting through execution stages for all their cost elements and incurred variances.Conduct regular business review with suppliers to discuss capacity plans, clear-to-build readiness evaluation, and ensure continuous performance improvement.Constantly monitor material component market trends to mitigate any potential supply risks.Publish KPIs for weekly, monthly, quarterly performance.Monitor, audit and approve supplier quoting and observe trends in actual billing.Evaluate sourcing opportunities to optimize quality/delivery/cost/inventory targets.Partner with electrical engineering team to develop optimal supplier selections for new products.Work collaboratively in a startup environment with a high-performance supply chain and electrical engineering team. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree is required and mechanical engineering or other scientific disciplines are highly desired.8+ years of experience with PCBs, cables, connectors, and lithium-ion batteries in roles spanning strategic sourcing, commodity management, design engineering, or sales/FAE, primarily within electronic consumer products, with a preference for fitness wearables.Strong understanding and extensive working experience with Asia suppliers desired.Certifications in APICS-CSCP or ISM-CPSM a plus. Experience in Arena PLM software a plus.
\nThis role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. 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.