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Strategic Sourcing Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. opportunities year-round without waiting on H-1B selection.
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At Amazon, our vision is to be Earth's most customer and employee-centric company. Our passion for invention leads us to pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer offerings daily. As we rapidly become the world’s largest consumer of corporate services in many categories, the Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team in North America.
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager play a pivotal role at Amazon, leading sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units to enable new initiatives to launch and scale rapidly. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager are expert practitioners in creating competitive environments, and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. They routinely advise senior Amazon leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition of partnering with procurement.
Key job responsibilities
- Establishing strong relationships with internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories
- Supporting execution of sourcing events across all indirect spend categories
- Delivering savings and increased spend under management by driving adoption of a automated self-service sourcing technology application
- Supporting enhancements and the product development roadmap of the self-service sourcing application based upon purchasing history and stakeholder sourcing requirements
- Managing the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation
- Working with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership
- Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies; maintaining procurement ethics in accordance with Amazon’s global policies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an indirect procurement function at a multinational corporation
- Experience managing spend categories that include three or more of the following: IT Software, IT Services, Corporate Services, Marketing, Contingent labor, Facilities and Real estate, Capital Expenditure and Tail Spend (Indirect Categories)
- Experience with practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
- 5+ years of prior experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing sourcing engagements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
COMPENSATION
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
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Salary Range: 136,900.00 - 185,200.00 USD annually
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
LOCATION
North America
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, our vision is to be Earth's most customer and employee-centric company. Our passion for invention leads us to pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer offerings daily. As we rapidly become the world’s largest consumer of corporate services in many categories, the Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team in North America.
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager play a pivotal role at Amazon, leading sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units to enable new initiatives to launch and scale rapidly. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager are expert practitioners in creating competitive environments, and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. They routinely advise senior Amazon leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition of partnering with procurement.
Key job responsibilities
- Establishing strong relationships with internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories
- Supporting execution of sourcing events across all indirect spend categories
- Delivering savings and increased spend under management by driving adoption of a automated self-service sourcing technology application
- Supporting enhancements and the product development roadmap of the self-service sourcing application based upon purchasing history and stakeholder sourcing requirements
- Managing the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation
- Working with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership
- Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies; maintaining procurement ethics in accordance with Amazon’s global policies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an indirect procurement function at a multinational corporation
- Experience managing spend categories that include three or more of the following: IT Software, IT Services, Corporate Services, Marketing, Contingent labor, Facilities and Real estate, Capital Expenditure and Tail Spend (Indirect Categories)
- Experience with practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
- 5+ years of prior experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing sourcing engagements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
COMPENSATION
-
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
-
Salary Range: 136,900.00 - 185,200.00 USD annually
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
LOCATION
North America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your offer letter must tie your sourcing role to that specific field of study. A job description saying 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can jeopardize E-3 eligibility.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for sourcing or procurement roles. Past LCA activity signals a hiring team that already understands the E-3 process.
Frame your sourcing expertise for global procurement roles
U.S. employers in manufacturing, tech, and retail actively recruit Australians with Asia-Pacific supplier networks. Positioning your sourcing experience around cross-border category management and supplier diversification makes you a stronger candidate for sponsorship conversations.
Confirm your employer's LCA wage level before accepting an offer
The DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job title and location. Wage Level I applies to entry roles; Level III or IV reflects senior strategic sourcing positions. Mismatched wage levels delay LCA certification and push back your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing with the DOL, prepares your DS-160, and gets you ready for your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. You focus on onboarding; the filing runs in parallel.
Book your consulate appointment before your offer start date
Australian consulate appointment availability varies by city and season. Build at least four to six weeks between your offer acceptance and your target start date so your employer can certify the LCA before you schedule the interview slot.
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How do I find Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Strategic Sourcing Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up applying blind. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active U.S. work visa filing history, saving you the guesswork of cold outreach to companies that won't sponsor.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Strategic Sourcing Manager as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, or a related field, and the job duties involve complex category strategy, supplier negotiations, or cross-functional procurement. Generic purchasing or buyer roles without a degree requirement can struggle to qualify, so your offer letter's job description matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Strategic Sourcing Manager?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap, so you can apply any time of year with a job offer in hand. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomized lottery, meaning qualified applicants are regularly rejected without review. For an Australian sourcing professional, the E-3 is a direct path to a U.S. role without the year-long wait that H-1B applicants typically face.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 as a Strategic Sourcing Manager?
Changing employers requires your new company to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and certify a new E-3 before you start. Promotions within the same employer that materially change your job duties or title may also require an updated LCA, particularly if the new role sits in a different Standard Occupational Classification code. Don't assume your existing E-3 covers a new position automatically.
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