At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members, from elite athletes to executives, to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead Global Supply Management (GSM) across Boston and APAC. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this leader will define and execute global sourcing strategies that ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and world-class supplier performance. This role will be instrumental in scaling procurement capabilities to support rapid growth, partnering cross-functionally to drive alignment from new product introduction through mass production.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the global GSM organization across regions, establishing clear ownership, accountability, and performance standards
Define and execute sourcing strategies across key commodities, balancing cost, quality, lead time, and supply risk
Own executive-level supplier relationships, including contract manufacturers and strategic component suppliers, leading negotiations and long-term agreements
Drive cost excellence through should-cost modeling, cost roadmaps, and continuous cost reduction initiatives across the product lifecycle
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure sourcing strategies support NPI, ramp, and sustaining production
Build and scale a high-performing global team, strengthening capabilities in negotiation, analytics, and supplier management
QUALIFICATIONS:
12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or global supply management, ideally within consumer electronics or high-growth hardware environments
Proven experience leading and developing global, distributed teams
Deep expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost modeling
Strong understanding of electronics supply chains, including components, contract manufacturing, and APAC supplier ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across both strategic and executional responsibilities
Experience supporting new product introduction and scaling into mass production
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Engineering, Operations, and Finance partners
Willingness to travel internationally to support supplier engagement and business needs
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
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or global supply management
- Proven experience leading and developing global, distributed teams
- Deep expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost modeling
- Strong understanding of electronics supply chains, including components and contract manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across both strategic and executional responsibilities
- Experience supporting new product introduction and scaling into mass production
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, with an additional transition period to support return-to-work. Feedback suggests this policy stands out within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, free WHOOP memberships (including a giftable one), a sleep-performance cash incentive, daily meals, and access to onsite gym and recovery tools create a lifestyle-oriented offering. Feedback suggests these perks meaningfully enhance the total rewards experience beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation and stock option eligibility are highlighted, and ownership is portrayed as rewarding as the company grows. Feedback suggests this sense of ownership positively influences perceptions of compensation.
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At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.
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At WHOOP, we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values.
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