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Commodity Buyer green card sponsorship is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification before petitioning USCIS via Form I-140. Procurement roles at manufacturers, retailers, and distributors regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residence, though per-country priority date backlogs apply.
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SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Description
SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Commodity Buyer
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive procurement experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Identify which category fits before targeting employers, since PERM documentation requirements differ between them.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed PERM applications for Commodity Buyer and related procurement titles. Employers with a history of labor certification filings are already familiar with the sponsorship process, reducing friction in negotiations.
Verify your SOC code before PERM begins
Commodity Buyer roles map to specific Standard Occupational Classification codes that DOL uses for prevailing wage determinations. Review your O*NET occupation profile early so your job description aligns with the correct SOC code and avoids a prevailing wage challenge during PERM.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Before certifying your PERM, your employer must run a mandatory recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. If the employer restarts recruitment after too long a delay, the entire PERM must be refiled, resetting your place in the priority date queue.
Secure your priority date and protect it across employers
Your priority date is established when PERM is filed with DOL. If you change employers after your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you retain that priority date at a new employer for a same or similar occupation, provided your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anticipate prevailing wage tiers
DOL assigns one of four prevailing wage levels to your Commodity Buyer role based on experience and complexity. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before accepting an offer so you know whether the offered salary meets the level DOL will require for PERM certification.
Green Card Commodity Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Commodity Buyer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a formal recruitment test and prevailing wage determination. The employer then files Form I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years for a priority date to become current.
Which EB category applies to most Commodity Buyer roles?
Most Commodity Buyer positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive procurement experience may qualify under EB-2, which can offer advantages depending on your country of birth and current priority date movement.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Commodity Buyer green cards before?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified PERM filing history for Commodity Buyer and related procurement titles. Targeting employers who have completed the PERM process previously means their legal team is already trained on the recruitment test, prevailing wage documentation, and I-140 filing requirements, which reduces delays in your sponsorship timeline.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you switch employers before your I-485 has been pending 180 days, your PERM and I-140 generally cannot transfer and your sponsoring employer must restart the process. After 180 days of I-485 pendency, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Commodity Buyer occupation at a new employer without losing your priority date, provided the original I-140 was approved.
Can per-country backlogs affect a Commodity Buyer green card application?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country annual limits, and nationals of countries like India and China routinely face significant waits for a priority date to become current, regardless of how strong the underlying PERM application is. Nationals of most other countries generally face shorter waits, but all applicants should monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track priority date movement in their category.