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Category Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step but permanent path to U.S. residency.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com
Summary of Role:
The US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead supports design, construction, and tool-install activities and works with management, trades, Finance, and Legal to maintain supplier relationships, support cost-effective procurement decisions, and contribute to business-plan objectives activities at Fab 8 in Malta, New York; and Fab 9 in Burlington, Vermont. The role may be based at either of the two Northeast U.S. sites. The Category Lead coordinates assigned sourcing activities with guidance from experienced procurement team members and management.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinate assigned U.S. tool-install and construction category activities supporting current and planned capacity ramp expansions.
- Support execution of the U.S. procurement strategy and coordinate assigned project-procurement activities supporting program planning and execution.
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers and support supplier development, cooperation, and partnership.
- Support assigned regional negotiations and coordinate contract execution with guidance from management and Legal.
- Perform benchmarking, spend analysis, and commodity analysis; help identify cost-saving opportunities and track agreed actions for internal customers.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating qualified contractors and subcontractor candidates.
- Coordinate assigned sourcing projects (Requests for Proposals/RFPs), including bid preparation, proposal comparisons, and supplier-selection support, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Use standard procurement tools (SAP/Ariba, iCertis) to execute approvals and Purchase Order releases.
- Utilize PM Web to review and approve change requests and invoice reviews.
- Support implementation of supplier-sourcing strategies that promote quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Partner with internal business clients and team members to define scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor changing market conditions, including resource availability, resource cost, and pricing trends for materials, equipment, and services.
- Maintain procurement documents and systems and assist with procedure updates to reflect project requirements and market developments.
- Prepare proposal comparisons, procurement updates, and supporting analyses to inform decisions, track supplier commitments, and support project scope, budgets, and goals.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support applicable Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Protect GlobalFoundries confidential information and comply with applicable sourcing, contracting, financial-control, and records-retention requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of one year of experience in procurement, construction project coordination, or a related area; relevant internship or co-op experience may count toward this requirement.
- Basic understanding of sourcing concepts, principles, and practices, with a willingness to develop these skills.
- Ability to organize and support multiple assignments and project deadlines.
- Basic familiarity with standard procurement practices and contracts, and an interest in developing negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams and with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Good organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for learning technical project requirements.
- Ability to follow established procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate concerns, and seek guidance during contract discussions or tight project deadlines.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a willingness to learn and follow through on commitments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to semiconductor construction or tool-installation and hook-up procurement through employment, internships, or project assignments.
- Exposure to engineering or construction projects, including project coordination, design-build or other project-delivery processes, and supplier interactions.
- Basic familiarity with design and construction terminology, industry practices, and technology.
- Familiarity with AIA or Consensus Docs standard contracts.
- Experience contributing to project deliverables or process improvements.
Expected Salary Range
$88,000.00 - $154,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com
Summary of Role:
The US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead supports design, construction, and tool-install activities and works with management, trades, Finance, and Legal to maintain supplier relationships, support cost-effective procurement decisions, and contribute to business-plan objectives activities at Fab 8 in Malta, New York; and Fab 9 in Burlington, Vermont. The role may be based at either of the two Northeast U.S. sites. The Category Lead coordinates assigned sourcing activities with guidance from experienced procurement team members and management.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinate assigned U.S. tool-install and construction category activities supporting current and planned capacity ramp expansions.
- Support execution of the U.S. procurement strategy and coordinate assigned project-procurement activities supporting program planning and execution.
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers and support supplier development, cooperation, and partnership.
- Support assigned regional negotiations and coordinate contract execution with guidance from management and Legal.
- Perform benchmarking, spend analysis, and commodity analysis; help identify cost-saving opportunities and track agreed actions for internal customers.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating qualified contractors and subcontractor candidates.
- Coordinate assigned sourcing projects (Requests for Proposals/RFPs), including bid preparation, proposal comparisons, and supplier-selection support, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Use standard procurement tools (SAP/Ariba, iCertis) to execute approvals and Purchase Order releases.
- Utilize PM Web to review and approve change requests and invoice reviews.
- Support implementation of supplier-sourcing strategies that promote quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Partner with internal business clients and team members to define scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor changing market conditions, including resource availability, resource cost, and pricing trends for materials, equipment, and services.
- Maintain procurement documents and systems and assist with procedure updates to reflect project requirements and market developments.
- Prepare proposal comparisons, procurement updates, and supporting analyses to inform decisions, track supplier commitments, and support project scope, budgets, and goals.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support applicable Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Protect GlobalFoundries confidential information and comply with applicable sourcing, contracting, financial-control, and records-retention requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of one year of experience in procurement, construction project coordination, or a related area; relevant internship or co-op experience may count toward this requirement.
- Basic understanding of sourcing concepts, principles, and practices, with a willingness to develop these skills.
- Ability to organize and support multiple assignments and project deadlines.
- Basic familiarity with standard procurement practices and contracts, and an interest in developing negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams and with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Good organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for learning technical project requirements.
- Ability to follow established procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate concerns, and seek guidance during contract discussions or tight project deadlines.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a willingness to learn and follow through on commitments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to semiconductor construction or tool-installation and hook-up procurement through employment, internships, or project assignments.
- Exposure to engineering or construction projects, including project coordination, design-build or other project-delivery processes, and supplier interactions.
- Basic familiarity with design and construction terminology, industry practices, and technology.
- Familiarity with AIA or Consensus Docs standard contracts.
- Experience contributing to project deliverables or process improvements.
Expected Salary Range
$88,000.00 - $154,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Category Manager
Translate procurement credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CSCMP, and reference letters that speak to your category management specialization. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall the process.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Retail, CPG, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 procurement teams regularly sponsor Category Managers because the role is genuinely hard to fill domestically. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify that a company has filed PERM applications for procurement or sourcing titles before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by green card sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate's Category Manager listings filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship to identify employers already set up for the PERM process. This saves significant time compared to screening postings that never explicitly mention immigration support.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer negotiation stage
Before signing, confirm whether your employer covers attorney fees, premium processing for the I-140, and whether they'll support both EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. Employers vary widely on this, and category management hires often have leverage to negotiate these terms upfront.
Verify your role meets the specialty occupation wage threshold
DOL requires your offered salary to meet at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before accepting an offer, since category management wages vary significantly between retail headquarters and manufacturing companies.
Understand EB-2 eligibility if your role requires strategic leadership
If the Category Manager position requires an advanced degree or involves directing enterprise-level procurement strategy, your employer may petition under EB-2 rather than EB-3. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Category Manager to assess whether the role's requirements align with EB-2 criteria.
Green Card Category Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Category Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Category Manager positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like business, supply chain, or marketing. If the position requires a master's degree or involves strategic enterprise-level responsibilities, your employer may petition under EB-2 instead. The specific job duties and minimum education requirements listed in the PERM application determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Category Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no time limit on your authorization once approved. The PERM process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from labor certification through adjustment of status, but it's designed to be permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B as a Category Manager?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification while you're working on H-1B, and if your priority date becomes current before your six-year H-1B limit, you may be able to extend your H-1B in one-year increments under AC21 rules. Procurement and category management professionals with an approved I-140 petition can take advantage of this extension path.
How do I find Category Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor green cards?
The most direct approach is filtering specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history in procurement and sourcing roles. Migrate Mate lets you search Category Manager positions filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to the PERM process rather than trying to convince companies to sponsor for the first time.
What documents should I prepare before a Category Manager employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts showing your qualifying degree, a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., professional certifications relevant to category management, and employment verification letters that document your experience. USCIS and DOL both require that your qualifications match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application exactly, so any discrepancy between your credentials and the job description can trigger a denial or audit.