Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
About the role
Own the commercial strategy and key business relationships with assigned contract manufacturing partners across product development, NPI, production ramp, mass production, and sustaining operations. 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 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
More about this role
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.
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...
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