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WHOOP

Senior Global Supply Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Salary$150k – $195k
LocationBoston, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentGlobal Supply Chain & Operations
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
8+ years of experience in global supply management, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, supplier commercial management, or a related function within consumer electronics, consumer hardware, or another high-volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience owning complex commercial relationships with contract manufacturers, ODMs, or JDMs and supporting products through development, NPI, production ramp, and mass production
Strong understanding of contract manufacturing economics, including manufacturing value-add, labor and overhead, yield and utilization, supplier margin, NRE, tooling, capital equipment, material markups, inventory liability, and payment terms
Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations, developing or challenging detailed cost models, and translating technical and operational requirements into effective financial and contractual structures
Ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and independently drive complex commercial issues to resolution in a fast-paced, global environment
Ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time to support negotiations, business reviews, manufacturing readiness, supplier relationships, and critical program milestones
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
AI
Benefits
Equity
About the company
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our hardware, software, and analytics work together to provide members with actionable insights that help them improve their health and performance.
About the role
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Global Supply Manager, Contract Manufacturing to lead the commercial strategy and management of key global manufacturing partners across new product introduction, production ramp, mass production, and sustaining programs. In this role, you will own complex commercial negotiations, manufacturing cost strategy, supplier governance, capacity and investment decisions, and contractual workstreams that enable WHOOP to deliver innovative products at scale.
You will operate at the intersection of Global Supply Management, Manufacturing, Hardware Engineering, Quality, Finance, Legal, Materials, Operations, and Program Management. As a senior commercial leader, you will independently navigate complex supplier relationships, translate technical and operational requirements into effective commercial frameworks, and drive decisions that improve cost competitiveness, supply resilience, speed, and the WHOOP member experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Own the commercial strategy and key business relationships with assigned contract manufacturing partners across product development, NPI, production ramp, mass production, and sustaining operations.
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Lead complex negotiations covering manufacturing value-add, labor and overhead, supplier margin, NRE, tooling, capital equipment, capacity, payment terms, inventory exposure, productivity commitments, and other components of total manufacturing cost.
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Build, evaluate, and challenge detailed manufacturing cost models and supplier quotations, partnering with Finance, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Management teams to improve cost transparency, validate assumptions, and drive lifecycle cost and productivity improvements.
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Drive commercial readiness for new and existing products, including RFQs, supplier proposals, capacity and capital plans, contractual commitments, and manufacturing-partner sourcing or allocation decisions.
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Establish strong supplier governance and executive relationships, using business reviews, performance metrics, and corrective-action plans to drive accountability across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, productivity, inventory, and commercial execution.
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Lead resolution of complex supplier and commercial issues while identifying longer-term opportunities to strengthen manufacturing strategy, supplier economics, operating mechanisms, and supply-chain resilience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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8+ years of experience in global supply management, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, supplier commercial management, or a related function within consumer electronics, consumer hardware, or another high-volume manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrated experience owning complex commercial relationships with contract manufacturers, ODMs, or JDMs and supporting products through development, NPI, production ramp, and mass production.
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Strong understanding of contract manufacturing economics, including manufacturing value-add, labor and overhead, yield and utilization, supplier margin, NRE, tooling, capital equipment, material markups, inventory liability, and payment terms.
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Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations, developing or challenging detailed cost models, and translating technical and operational requirements into effective financial and contractual structures.
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Ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and independently drive complex commercial issues to resolution in a fast-paced, global environment.
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Ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time to support negotiations, business reviews, manufacturing readiness, supplier relationships, and critical program milestones.
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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.
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.
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.
Legal
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibilityThe 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.
Benefits
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 $150,000 - $195,000. 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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