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Buyer roles in procurement and supply chain qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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As our Tactical Buyer Planner, you’ll help launch a new Hydronics valve train assembly line in Tallahassee by ensuring the right materials are available when production needs them. You’ll combine operational purchasing and production planning to maintain delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and effective inventory levels.
You’ll also help transition material sourcing and planning activities from European counterparts to the United States, giving you the opportunity to shape processes within a growing manufacturing operation.
Success in this role means enabling reliable production, meeting customer delivery commitments, and achieving inventory targets as the new operation scales.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan and purchase material requirements in SAP, using production demand, sales forecasts, and MRP data to keep the assembly line supplied while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitor and manage open purchase orders, expediting or rescheduling materials when necessary to protect production schedules and customer deliveries.
- Coordinate with suppliers, assembly teams, Operations, Customer Service, Supplier Quality, and Procurement to resolve supply constraints and align current and future production needs.
- Maintain production orders, inventory movements, ordering quantities, and part-level MRP data to improve inventory accuracy and support delivery and inventory-turn targets.
- Implement engineering changes and help transition purchasing and planning responsibilities from European colleagues to the Tallahassee operation, building dependable processes as the manufacturing line develops.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. A degree is not strictly required when you bring relevant practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in operational procurement, purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain, typically gained through 3 or more years of relevant experience in a production or industrial environment.
- Hands-on SAP experience and the ability to work with purchasing, planning, production-order, or MRP-related activities with limited ramp-up time. Comparable ERP experience may be considered when paired with strong relevant experience.
- Experience securing materials for production, with the judgment to balance material availability, customer delivery requirements, and inventory targets.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical procedures, analyze supply requirements, and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or another production-focused environment with complex material requirements.
- APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, a related supply-chain credential, or a commitment to obtain certification. Certification sponsorship is available.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Tactical Buyer Planner, you’ll help launch a new Hydronics valve train assembly line in Tallahassee by ensuring the right materials are available when production needs them. You’ll combine operational purchasing and production planning to maintain delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and effective inventory levels.
You’ll also help transition material sourcing and planning activities from European counterparts to the United States, giving you the opportunity to shape processes within a growing manufacturing operation.
Success in this role means enabling reliable production, meeting customer delivery commitments, and achieving inventory targets as the new operation scales.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan and purchase material requirements in SAP, using production demand, sales forecasts, and MRP data to keep the assembly line supplied while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitor and manage open purchase orders, expediting or rescheduling materials when necessary to protect production schedules and customer deliveries.
- Coordinate with suppliers, assembly teams, Operations, Customer Service, Supplier Quality, and Procurement to resolve supply constraints and align current and future production needs.
- Maintain production orders, inventory movements, ordering quantities, and part-level MRP data to improve inventory accuracy and support delivery and inventory-turn targets.
- Implement engineering changes and help transition purchasing and planning responsibilities from European colleagues to the Tallahassee operation, building dependable processes as the manufacturing line develops.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. A degree is not strictly required when you bring relevant practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in operational procurement, purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain, typically gained through 3 or more years of relevant experience in a production or industrial environment.
- Hands-on SAP experience and the ability to work with purchasing, planning, production-order, or MRP-related activities with limited ramp-up time. Comparable ERP experience may be considered when paired with strong relevant experience.
- Experience securing materials for production, with the judgment to balance material availability, customer delivery requirements, and inventory targets.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical procedures, analyze supply requirements, and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or another production-focused environment with complex material requirements.
- APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, a related supply-chain credential, or a commitment to obtain certification. Certification sponsorship is available.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Buyer
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Buyers with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field qualify under EB-3. If you hold a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, ask the employer to evaluate EB-2 eligibility before the PERM filing begins.
Document your specialized sourcing experience
PERM requires the employer to define the job's minimum requirements before recruiting. Make sure your resume reflects the specific commodity categories, supplier negotiation experience, or ERP systems the role genuinely requires, so your background aligns with the certified job description.
Target employers with active procurement teams
Large manufacturers, retailers, and healthcare systems run ongoing procurement functions and are more likely to absorb PERM legal costs than smaller firms. Search by industry rather than company name, and filter for roles that list visa sponsorship in the job description.
Search verified sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Buyer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have filed PERM applications for procurement roles before cuts out the negotiation over whether sponsorship is even possible.
Raise sponsorship timing early in negotiations
PERM recruitment must begin before the employer can file. Ask hiring managers during the offer stage, not after signing, whether their legal team has handled PERM before. Employers new to the process often underestimate the six-to-twelve-month labor certification timeline.
Understand how priority dates affect your wait
EB-3 green cards are subject to annual country quotas. If you were born in India or China, your priority date determines when USCIS can approve your case, and backlogs can extend the overall timeline well beyond the initial PERM and I-140 stages.
Green Card Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Buyer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Buyer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate has credentials substantially above the minimum, the employer can file under EB-2 instead. The employer's attorney makes that determination when drafting the PERM job description.
How does the green card process for a Buyer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and not subject to an annual lottery. H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and capped each fiscal year. The PERM process typically takes 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is even filed, but once your priority date becomes current, approval leads to lawful permanent residency, not a status renewal cycle.
Where can I find Buyer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Buyer roles specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. Rather than sifting through generic job postings, you can target procurement roles at companies that have completed the PERM process before, which significantly increases the likelihood that sponsorship is already built into their hiring plan.
What does the PERM labor certification process mean for Buyer candidates?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process and demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For Buyer positions, the job duties and minimum requirements must be documented precisely before recruitment begins. You cannot adjust those requirements after the PERM application is filed, so alignment between your credentials and the certified description is critical.
Can my employer use my current H-1B experience to support the green card application?
Yes. If you're already working for the sponsoring employer in an H-1B role, that employment history supports the I-140 petition and demonstrates your ability to perform the offered Buyer position. USCIS also allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment of status application in some cases, which can shorten your overall path to a green card once the I-140 is approved.