Senior Global Supply Manager, Electromechanical

About the role

WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan, empowering members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. This role owns the end-to-end commercial strategy and relationship management for critical electromechanical components that power next-generation wearable products. You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to guide innovative products from concept through mass production. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced product development environments and brings exceptional ownership, communication, and execution to drive alignment across internal and external partners. You will leverage strategic thinking and data-driven decisions to ensure supply continuity while balancing cost, quality, and technology roadmaps in support of business objectives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end commercial relationship with strategic electromechanical suppliers, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost management, and long-term supplier performance.
• Lead supplier engagement throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, ensuring successful product launches, manufacturing readiness, capacity planning, and supply continuity.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners, primarily across Asia, driving performance, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships.
• Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to identify risks, resolve issues, and deliver products on schedule.
• Develop commodity strategies that balance cost, quality, supply, and technology roadmaps while supporting WHOOP product development and business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance through business reviews, KPI management, and data-driven decision making while holding internal and external partners accountable.
• Navigate ambiguity, influence decisions across organizations, and communicate effectively to drive alignment in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel globally up to 25% to support supplier relationships and new product development.
• Evaluate and qualify new electromechanical component sources while ensuring compliance with internal quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications, validate prototypes, and support tooling and process development for high-volume manufacturing.
• Monitor supply market dynamics, assess risks, and implement mitigation plans to protect product timelines and performance.
• Partner with Finance to model total cost of ownership, conduct cost analysis, and identify savings opportunities across electromechanical components.
• Establish and maintain robust supplier scorecards, driving continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions where needed.
• Support the execution of new material introductions, ramp management, and post-launch reviews to ensure alignment with product and business targets.
• Act as the primary supply subject matter expert for electromechanical components, providing guidance and thought leadership to internal stakeholders.
• Leverage ERP and PLM systems such as NetSuite and Arena to maintain accurate records, track supplier performance, and enable transparency.
• Embrace and leverage AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical field. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in Global Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Commodity Management supporting high-volume consumer electronics or consumer hardware products.
• Experience leading suppliers through fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships with overseas suppliers, particularly across Asia, including component suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Experience sourcing electromechanical components for wearable devices or other consumer electronics is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and the ability to independently drive complex initiatives from concept through execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
• Willingness to relocate to the WHOOP office in Boston, MA, if necessary to fulfill the role.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• High 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 have

• Experience with ERP and PLM systems such as NetSuite, Arena, or equivalent is preferred.
• 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.

Practical notes

• Travel may be required up to 25% globally to support supplier relationships and new product development.
• This 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.
• WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility.