Full-Time
Senior Supplier Development Specialist
Posted on 8/18/2026
Hamilton Medical
501-1,000 employees
Intelligent ventilation devices for critical care
No salary listed
Reno, NV, USA
In Person
Travel to supplier sites is required as needed.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present supply risk data to leadership.
- Strong negotiation skills are required, including the ability to drive competitive pricing, secure favorable contract terms, and conduct structured multi-supplier evaluations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel for bill of materials analysis, supplier scorecards, and risk modeling, is required.
- Familiarity with production qualification processes such as IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent and supplier qualification documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment is required.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems for procurement and supplier management workflows is required.
- At least five years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain management is required.
- A proven track record of bill of materials risk analysis, second-source qualification, supplier onboarding, and supplier performance management is required.
- Experience negotiating vendor contracts and conducting structured multi-supplier comparisons is required.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering on design transfer, design for manufacturability reviews, or vendor qualification processes is required.
- Own the sourcing project pipeline across ventilators, consumables, accessories, and raw materials by managing timelines, supplier engagement, and cross-functional milestones.
- Conduct comprehensive bill of materials 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 by comparing pricing, quality systems, lead times, capacity, and risk profiles.
- Negotiate new vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and service-level commitments.
- Own supplier performance management by developing and maintaining scorecards, defining escalation triggers, and driving corrective-action follow-through.
- Lead supplier-facing project coordination, run meetings, set timeline expectations, and hold suppliers accountable to milestone commitments.
- Partner with senior buyers to plan supplier ramp-up and ramp-down schedules, coordinate transition timing, sequence cutover milestones, and support product-line transfers.
- Partner with Engineering on vendor requirements, design transfer activities, and design for manufacturability reviews.
- Collaborate with Quality to ensure new and alternative suppliers meet regulatory, compliance, quality management system, and ISO standards.
- Serve as the procurement liaison during vendor audits, drive commercial resolution during disqualification events, and source replacement vendors as needed.
- Monitor and escalate supply risk to management with data-backed recommendations and anticipate disruptions before they affect 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 of capabilities, facilities, quality systems, and operational readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and supplier management frameworks.
- Experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience with D365 or an equivalent enterprise resource planning or material requirements planning system is preferred.
- International sourcing experience, particularly with nearshore suppliers, is strongly preferred.
Hamilton Medical develops Intelligent Ventilation solutions, including ventilators and related consumables, for all critically ill patients—from newborns to adults. Their devices deliver breaths for patients who cannot breathe on their own, adjusting pressure, flow, and timing to support breathing and protect the lungs. They emphasize patient safety and ease of use, and they learn from clinicians and experts to improve products through long-term research and development. Compared with competitors, they focus on continuous improvement, real-world feedback, and a full range of devices and consumables to match patient size and condition. Their goal is to help caregivers improve outcomes for critically ill patients by providing reliable, easy-to-use ventilation technology.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Bonaduz, Switzerland
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- O2 assist targets hypoxemia and hyperoxemia, two persistent ICU problems hospitals pay to solve.
- EM7 launched at RETTmobil 2026, giving Hamilton a stronger pre-hospital emergency foothold.
- STIMIT and Codebeamer signal portfolio expansion and tighter engineering controls for future releases.
What critics are saying
- FDA classified the June 2026 breathing-circuit recall Class I after four serious injuries.
- The same membrane-sticking defect hit C1, T1, and MR1 customers in 2026.
- Repeated ventilator and circuit failures threaten hospital trust and reseller renewals through 2026.
What makes Hamilton Medical unique
- Hamilton Medical launched O2 assist on June 1, 2026, across C6/C1/T1 and HF90.
- The May 5, 2026 PTC Codebeamer deal modernizes traceability, validation, and compliance workflows.
- The February 20, 2026 STIMIT acquisition adds diaphragm stimulation, extending critical-care ventilation beyond hardware.
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Hamilton Medical issues alert for breathing circuit sets after reports of valve failures. FDA has issued an early alert regarding certain coaxial breathing circuit sets manufactured by Hamilton Medical after reports of expiratory valve malfunctions that have resulted in four serious injuries. Claire Wallace, Senior Writer, Informa Markets - Engineering June 10, 2026 On May 18, Hamilton Medical sent letters to affected customers warning that certain lots of coaxial breathing circuit sets used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON T-1, and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators may not perform as intended due to expiratory valve membrane adhesion issues. According to Hamilton Medical, the expiratory valve membrane in some units adhered to the sealing ring on the body of the expiratory valve, impairing valve opening and expiratory gas flow. The issue is not detected during the standard pre-operative test of the ventilator unless a test lung is actively ventilated. When the expiratory valve membrane adheres to the sealing ring, the malfunction typically appears within the first breaths after ventilation is initiated. When expiratory gas flow is impeded, the end-expiratory pressure becomes too high or the end-expiratory flow becomes too low, triggering the ventilator's "Exhalation Obstructed" alarm. An obstruction of expiratory flow results in inadequate ventilation and impaired gas exchange. Acute respiratory compromise due to impaired exhalation may result in inadequate ventilation and oxygen desaturation, also known as hypoxemia. As of May 13, Hamilton Medical reported four serious injuries and no deaths associated with this issue. The affected devices include: T1 CIRCUIT 240 +VALVE B/10 (Product Number: 260127) T1 CIRCUIT 180 +VALVE B/20 (Product Number: 260128) MR1 CIRCUIT 300 +VALVE B/10 (Product Number: 260167) MR1 CIRCUIT 480 +VALVE B/8 (Product Number: 260168) All affected products are Hamilton Breathing circuit sets, coaxial, preassembled with an expiratory valve set. Hamilton Medical is recommending that users verify unimpeded expiratory gas flow prior to use by ventilating a test lung using specific settings provided by the company after performing the pre-operative test. "If no 'exhalation obstruction' alarm is issued, the expiratory valve is safe to use," the company stated in its customer letter. "If the 'exhalation obstruction' alarm is triggered, do not use the coaxial breathing circuit set. The coaxial breathing circuit set must be discarded and replaced." If the "Exhalation Obstructed" alarm is triggered during patient use, Hamilton Medical recommends users disconnect the patient from the ventilator and ensure alternative means of ventilation, such as an alternative ventilator or hand bagging. Healthcare facilities are advised to inform all potential users of affected coaxial breathing circuit sets about this issue and post the provided notice. Affected products may continue to be used with the risk mitigations provided. Hamilton Medical ventilator coaxial breathing circuits are intended to connect HAMILTON-C1/T1/MR1 ventilators to a patient tube or respiratory mask during ventilation. FDA stated it is currently reviewing information about this potentially high-risk device issue and will keep the public informed as significant new information becomes available. In August, Hamilton Medical AG issued a correction for HAMILTON-C6 ventilators due to a risk of ventilation interruption from defective circuit boards, but no deaths or injuries were reported. Hamilton has been relatively free of recalls the last several years, but in 2024, the company corrected software for its Hamilton-C6 ventilator after one reported injury and one report of death. At the end of 2023, the company recalled its Hamilton C1/T1/MR-1 ventilators after degrading capacitors on the control board and spare parts leaked electrolyte fluid onto the control board, potentially causing a short circuit, and recalled its C1, C2, C3, and T1 ventilators with the neonatal option installed following software issues that could cause the machines to stop ventilating without notice. Senior Writer, Informa Markets - Engineering Claire Wallace is a senior staff writer at Medical Device + Diagnostics Industry (MD+DI), where she covers key developments in the healthcare and medical device industry. With nearly a decade of journalism experience, she brings a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and a proven ability to connect with physicians, medtech leaders, and policy experts on the issues shaping care delivery today. She is committed to delivering nuanced coverage that helps industry professionals anticipate trends, understand regulatory shifts, and identify opportunities in an increasingly complex healthcare ecosystem. Before joining MD+DI, Claire spent three years at Becker's Healthcare as a writer and assistant editor, leading coverage on developments across orthopedics, outpatient care, cardiology, and gastroenterology that bridged perspectives from clinicians and healthcare executives. Her reporting background also includes lifestyle, political, and clean energy news, with bylines in various national and digital publications. Claire earned her bachelor's degree in Communications and Media & Screen Studies from Northeastern University, where she also minored in Political Science and Journalism. She holds a master's degree in Media Advocacy and is currently based in Chicago. Want more MD+DI in your search results? Editors' choice. Sponsored Content Jun 11, 2026 Sponsored Content Jun 11, 2026 Sponsored Content Jun 11, 2026
Hamilton Medical selects PTC for Application Lifecycle Management. PTC's Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution has been selected by Hamilton Medical to replace the company's legacy ALM system and paper-based processes. The global ventilator manufacturer, already a long-term user of PTC's Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, made the transition to strengthen collaboration across engineering, risk management, quality, and verification and validation teams. Enhancing traceability and compliance. The Codebeamer platform enables automated traceability and audit readiness throughout product development, supporting compliance with stringent medical device regulations. Used alongside Windchill, the two systems create a unified product data foundation that connects requirements, testing activities, and release decisions, offering end-to-end visibility across the development lifecycle. Long-Term collaboration and integration. Under a multi-year agreement, Hamilton Medical and PTC will work together to develop standardised medical technology software capabilities and advance integration between Codebeamer and Windchill. Hamilton Medical will contribute its expertise in critical device development processes, methodologies, and tool usage. These insights will help PTC refine its market-specific standards and enhance its out-of-the-box ALM and PLM solutions to support seamless, end-to-end product development aligned with the company's Integrated Product Engineering (IPE) objectives. Industry perspective. "This collaboration positions us at the forefront of industry-specific software development," said Jim Giger, Director of Research and Development at Hamilton Medical. "Given the critical role our products play in patient care, our development processes must be both uncompromisingly rigorous and highly adaptable. PTC's ALM solution empowers us to adhere to risk-centric development practices while retaining the flexibility to respond to evolving product and regulatory demands, ultimately supporting safe, scalable innovation across our portfolio." PTC's broader vision. PTC says Codebeamer, Windchill and the wider portfolio support its vision for the Intelligent Product Lifecycle, enabling manufacturers to build a strong engineering data foundation, extend that data across the enterprise, and drive AI-enabled transformation. Broader use of product data, the company notes, helps organisations accelerate time-to-market, improve product quality, manage complexity, and meet regulatory requirements.
STIMIT acquired by Hamilton Medical. scroll south 23.02.2026 18:01, Rita Longobardi The Swiss medtech startup STIMIT, a Venture Kick winner and Venture Leaders participant, has been acquired by Hamilton Medical, marking a strategic step for both companies in advancing critical care technology. The integration of STIMIT into the Hamilton Group will occur gradually, combining their respective expertise to drive joint growth. STIMIT specializes in non-invasive diaphragm stimulation for mechanically ventilated intensive care patients. By using targeted magnetic fields, STIMIT's technology supports faster recovery of unaided breathing while helping to avoid unnecessary intensive care costs. Its flagship product, STIMIT Activator 1, is a temporary phrenic nerve stimulator designed to preserve diaphragm thickness and function. The device has obtained Class II market approval in Canada, becoming STIMIT's first commercially available product with its initial use in the Canadian market. The acquisition demonstrates Hamilton Medical's dedication to patient-centered respiratory care and its move into innovative, non-invasive solutions for critical care. From left to right: Oliver Müller (Head of Sales STIMIT), Harald Genger (COO STIMIT), Ronja Müller-Bruhn (CEO STIMIT), Bob Hamilton (CEO Hamilton Medical), and Andreas Wieland (Member of the Board Hamilton Med) STIMIT AG: STIMIT empowers patients to breathe.
Hamilton Medical has acquired STIMIT AG, a Biel-based company developing non-invasive technologies that use magnetic fields to stimulate diaphragm muscles in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients. The technology encourages faster unassisted breathing and reduces intensive care costs. STIMIT's Activator 1 device, which preserves diaphragm thickness through phrenic nerve stimulation, has received Class II market approval in Canada as its first commercial product. The integration will occur gradually to combine competencies and foster joint growth. Bob Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton Medical, emphasised the partnership's focus on advancing mechanical ventilation innovation. STIMIT's leadership said Hamilton Medical is ideally positioned to unlock their technology's global potential in respiratory care. Hamilton Medical is a Swiss manufacturer of critical care ventilation solutions.
Learn all about high flow oxygen therapy - your way To complement the HAMILTON-HF90, Hamilton Medical introduces the HAMILTON-HF90 Learning Hub, an interactive platform providing tailored educational resources.