Senior Supplier Development Specialist

Hamilton Medical; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Hamilton Medical is seeking a Senior Sourcing Development Specialist to own the strategic sourcing pipeline for ventilators, consumables, accessories, and raw materials. You will lead supplier development, BOM risk analysis, second-source qualification, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Quality to ensure regulatory compliance and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and coordinating global sourcing strategies with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present data to leadership.
• Negotiation skills with experience in multi-supplier evaluations.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP workflows and supplier qualification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing project pipeline for ventilators, consumables, accessories, and raw materials, managing timelines and milestones.
• Conduct BOM audits to identify single-source dependencies and drive second-source qualification.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new and alternative suppliers with structured comparisons.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage supplier performance with scorecards and escalation processes.
• Lead supplier-facing coordination and ensure timely ramp-up/ramp-down planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering on vendor requirements, DFM reviews, and qualification standards.
• Partner with Quality to ensure suppliers meet regulatory and QMS/ISO standards.
• Monitor supply risk and provide data-backed recommendations to leadership.
• Represent sourcing in cross-functional forums and coordinate with global teams.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier development

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

D365

Job description

Hamilton Medical was founded with a vision: To develop intelligent ventilation solutions that make life safer for patients in critical care and easier for the people who care for them. Today, Hamilton Medical is a leading manufacturer of critical care ventilation solutions for a wide variety of patient populations, applications, and environments.

Hamilton Medical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Development Specialist to own the strategic sourcing pipeline for ventilators, consumables, accessories, and raw materials. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of supply chain strategy, supplier development, and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate is analytically driven and proactive—able to independently identify supply chain risk, qualify new and alternative suppliers, negotiate contracts, and hold suppliers accountable to project timelines. Core responsibilities include end-to-end supplier development (onboarding, scorecards, corrective action), BOM risk analysis, second-source qualification, and close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Sr. Buyers, and Supply Chain specialists at Hamilton Medical AG in Switzerland.

Responsibilities include:

• Own the sourcing project pipeline across ventilators, consumables, accessories, and raw materials—managing timelines, supplier engagement, and cross-functional milestones to convert identified opportunities into realized outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive BOM audits to identify single-source dependencies, qualification gaps, and supply exposure; drive second-source qualification to eliminate risk and ensure production continuity on critical part numbers.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new and alternative suppliers—leading a structured comparison of candidates across pricing, quality systems, lead times, capacity, and risk profile to select the best-fit supplier for each sourcing need.
• Negotiate new vendor contracts—securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and service level commitments that deliver long-term value while protecting supply continuity.
• Own supplier performance management—develop and maintain scorecards, define escalation triggers, and drive corrective action follow-through to maintain a high-performing, resilient supply base.
• Lead supplier-facing project coordination—run meetings, set clear timeline expectations, and hold suppliers accountable to milestone commitments to keep sourcing projects on track.
• Partner with Sr. Buyers to plan supplier ramp-up and ramp-down schedules—coordinating transition timing, sequencing cutover milestones, and supporting product line transfers to minimize disruption to procurement and production.
• Partner with Engineering on vendor requirements, design transfer activities, and DFM reviews to ensure sourcing strategy aligns to technical specifications and qualification standards.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure new and alternative suppliers meet regulatory, compliance, and QMS/ISO standards as part of the qualification process.
• Serve as the procurement liaison during vendor audits; drive commercial resolution when disqualification events occur and source replacement vendors as needed.
• Proactively monitor and escalation supply risk to management with data-backed recommendations; anticipate disruptions before they impact production schedules.
• Represent the sourcing function in cross-functional forums with Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service; collaborate with Supply Chain specialists at Hamilton Medical AG in Switzerland to align on global sourcing strategy and supplier standards.
• Travel as needed to conduct on-site supplier evaluations—assessing capabilities, facilities, quality systems, and operational readiness prior to qualification decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and supplier management frameworks across the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present supply risk data to leadership.
• Strong negotiation skills—demonstrated ability to drive competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and conduct structured multi-supplier evaluations to make well-supported sourcing decisions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for BOM analysis, supplier scorecards, and risk modeling; familiarity with production qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent) and supplier qualification documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for procurement and supplier management workflows.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain management—preferably in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of BOM risk analysis, second-source qualification, supplier onboarding, and performance management.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and conducting structured multi-supplier comparisons.
• D365 or equivalent ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• International sourcing experience, particularly with nearshore suppliers, strongly preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering on design transfer, DFM review, or vendor qualification processes.

Additional Information:

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more
• Solid stable company
• Drug-free workplace

EEO – It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations