WHOOP

Director of Procurement (Hardware)

WHOOP$195K — $225K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in procurement and global supply management, preferably in consumer electronics or hardware
  • Experience leading and developing global distributed teams
  • Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost modeling
  • Strong understanding of electronics supply chains and APAC ecosystems
  • Ability to navigate both strategic and executional responsibilities
  • Experience in new product introductions and scaling production
  • Proven cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally for supplier engagement
  • Commitment to leveraging AI tools for operational efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Lead global GSM organization, establishing ownership and performance standards
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, and risk
  • Manage executive-level supplier relationships, leading negotiations
  • Drive cost excellence through modeling and reduction initiatives
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on sourcing strategies for production
  • Build and scale a high-performing global procurement team

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and benefits package
  • Generous equity offerings to align with company's long-term success
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Encouragement to apply even if not meeting every qualification
  • Relocation support for the right candidate
Full Job Description
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

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.

The 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.

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 $195,000 - $225,000. 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.

Learn more about WHOOP.

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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