RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own commercial relationships with suppliers from quotation through execution, including negotiation of all cost elements and analysis of variances.
- Lead weekly and quarterly supplier reviews, including clear-to-build readiness, capacity planning, and KPI performance.
- Develop and manage silicon and semiconductor sourcing strategies with a focus on risk mitigation and supply flexibility.
- Stay ahead of market trends and proactively resolve component supply issues through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Evaluate sourcing opportunities across quality, cost, inventory, and delivery metrics; support product lifecycle decisions with cost and supply insights.
- Partner with hardware engineering to align component selection with product performance and innovation goals.
- Contribute to WHOOP’s broader supply chain initiatives by ensuring commodity alignment and continuity across sourcing programs.
- Travel up to 25% to strengthen supplier partnerships and maintain global oversight.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field; technical education in electrical engineering strongly preferred.
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing and commodity management of electronic components within CM/JDM/ODM environments.
- Deep knowledge of electronic components relevant to fitness wearables, such as semiconductors, power management, wireless modules, and sensors.
- Strong experience working with Tier 1 electronic distributors and component manufacturers in North America and Asia.
- Proficient in supplier contract negotiation, cost modeling, and understanding of component liability balancing.
- Experience with Arena PLM and NetSuite ERP is a plus.
- Certifications such as APICS-CSCP or ISM-CPSM are desirable.
- 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.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
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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