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Procurement Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your status to the employer rather than a temporary visa cycle. Supply chain employers across manufacturing, healthcare, and government contracting regularly file PERM for sourcing and contracts professionals. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step.
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The Planning, Design and Construction Department is responsible for the planning, design, bidding and construction of all capital projects of Tufts University. Working closely with the Facilities, Capital Renewal, and Finance Departments, the department executes the long-range capital plan for the 5.9 million square feet of buildings and infrastructure on our two Boston campuses (Health Sciences campus in Chinatown and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts in Fenway), Grafton campus (Cummings Veterinary School) campus, and the main undergraduate campus at Medford/Somerville. The department ensures that project scope and quality objectives are achieved, and resources are effectively managed, and coordinates facilities data collection for asset-based management and other analytical and operational tools. This department is also responsible for implementing projects critical to Tufts’ goal to decarbonize the institution by 2050.
What You'll Do:
This position of Assistant Director, Capital Projects Procurement reports to the Executive Director of Design and Construction, with reporting responsibilities to the Chief Procurement Officer focused on procurement compliance. Within the Planning, Design & Construction department, this role leads and manages the full lifecycle sourcing and solicitation process for capital projects, including feasibility and master planning services, architectural and engineering services, and construction services delivered by general contractors, design-builders and construction managers.
The role is responsible for developing and maintaining a best-in-class capital project procurement program that emphasizes efficiency, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and alignment with construction industry best practices, while driving long-term value and cost optimization. Annually, the department manages a high volume of procurements, including approximately 10–20 solicitations for master planning and feasibility studies, 30–40 for architectural and engineering services, 40–50 construction bids and 60-80 furniture solicitations. Projects span a diverse portfolio typical of higher education institutions, including academic buildings, residential facilities, athletics, administrative spaces, infrastructure, and capital renewal. The role requires daily preparation of solicitations and contracts, coordinating with the Procurement Officer when additional resources are required to support the department's workload, while simultaneously working on long-term strategic initiatives and improvements.
This position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and executing efficient sourcing processes from initial specifications through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contracting, ensuring strong financial outcomes, regulatory and university policy compliance, and effective risk management. The role also provides coordination and oversight for related procurements tied to capital projects, including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), technology systems, and other ancillary components, while collaborating with broader Facilities and Operations procurement initiatives and personnel.
In addition to sourcing responsibilities, the position oversees contract development, negotiation, and execution. This includes maintaining and continuously improving standard contract templates and working closely with University Counsel to review and approve any deviations. Periodic review of change orders for quality control may also be required as part of compliance responsibilities.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in building and managing sourcing and contracting processes across all phases of capital projects within a complex institutional environment. The role requires a hands-on approach to developing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, strategic preferred supplier programs, as well as contracts, while also driving strategic, long-term process improvements based on spend analytics and market intelligence and the overall goals of the University. The individual will apply industry best practices in procurement, reporting, and vendor management, and will work effectively both independently and in close partnership with other procurement professionals, project managers, planners, and stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and familiarity with project management tools are essential. Equally important is the ability to deliver high levels of customer service, manage competing priorities, and execute a high volume of procurements within tight timelines.
Solicitation and Sourcing management:
- Lead end-to-end (sourcing to contracting) process for Capital Projects.
- Develop scope, specification and appropriate solicitation documents.
- Ensure adherence to Procurement policies and project timelines.
- Establish and maintain a preferred architects, engineers, general contractors, design-builders and construction managers program.
- Coordinate and prioritize with project planners and project managers to determine procurement needs, specifications and project timelines.
Negotiation
- Review proposals against project budgets, industry benchmarks and compare to each other and negotiate best value in scope and cost for the university.
- Lead negotiations process (pricing, risk, terms, service level, etc.)
Contract Preparation and Management
- In collaboration with Executive Director and University General Counsel, develop contract templates based on project type.
- In concert with the University Counsel, review, propose and resolve any proposed modifications to the standard contract templates.
- Coordinate contract review process with General Counsel and Project Managers. Prepare contracts for execution for services including all pertinent and required provisions for the capital projects.
Reporting/Client and Customer Service
- Provide regular updates and reporting on the status of solicitations and contract preparation to key stakeholders with timelines for task completions.
- Meet regularly with project planners and project managers to discuss status of solicitations and contracts and prioritization of procurements.
Compliance
- Assure compliance with university policies and procedures and notify and gain approval from Chief Procurement Officer for any proposed deviations from requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field or related professional experience.
- 10 plus years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting for architecture, engineering and construction management services.
- Experience with procurement and contracting for an institutional or large-organization entity managing facility projects, renovations and/or new construction.
- Candidate must have experience managing a portfolio of simultaneously bidding and soliciting proposals.
- Microsoft software, Excel, Word, Power Point, web-based database project management systems.
- Familiarity with procurement industry best practices, budget and financial management systems, such as People Soft; contract requirements and legal terms and definitions; and project management and reporting software such as PMWeb.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Procurement and contracting experience with an institution of higher education.
- Familiarity with the AIA contract suite.
- Willing to share knowledge based on experience freely with others.
- Professional licensing desirable.
- Ability to communicate graphically desirable, as well as good writing skills.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
- This position is based on the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus and operates in a primarily on-site, hybrid work environment with flexibility for occasional remote work.
Salary Range:
Minimum $108,200.00, Midpoint $135,300.00, Maximum $162,400.00
Overview:
The Planning, Design and Construction Department is responsible for the planning, design, bidding and construction of all capital projects of Tufts University. Working closely with the Facilities, Capital Renewal, and Finance Departments, the department executes the long-range capital plan for the 5.9 million square feet of buildings and infrastructure on our two Boston campuses (Health Sciences campus in Chinatown and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts in Fenway), Grafton campus (Cummings Veterinary School) campus, and the main undergraduate campus at Medford/Somerville. The department ensures that project scope and quality objectives are achieved, and resources are effectively managed, and coordinates facilities data collection for asset-based management and other analytical and operational tools. This department is also responsible for implementing projects critical to Tufts’ goal to decarbonize the institution by 2050.
What You'll Do:
This position of Assistant Director, Capital Projects Procurement reports to the Executive Director of Design and Construction, with reporting responsibilities to the Chief Procurement Officer focused on procurement compliance. Within the Planning, Design & Construction department, this role leads and manages the full lifecycle sourcing and solicitation process for capital projects, including feasibility and master planning services, architectural and engineering services, and construction services delivered by general contractors, design-builders and construction managers.
The role is responsible for developing and maintaining a best-in-class capital project procurement program that emphasizes efficiency, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and alignment with construction industry best practices, while driving long-term value and cost optimization. Annually, the department manages a high volume of procurements, including approximately 10–20 solicitations for master planning and feasibility studies, 30–40 for architectural and engineering services, 40–50 construction bids and 60-80 furniture solicitations. Projects span a diverse portfolio typical of higher education institutions, including academic buildings, residential facilities, athletics, administrative spaces, infrastructure, and capital renewal. The role requires daily preparation of solicitations and contracts, coordinating with the Procurement Officer when additional resources are required to support the department's workload, while simultaneously working on long-term strategic initiatives and improvements.
This position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and executing efficient sourcing processes from initial specifications through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contracting, ensuring strong financial outcomes, regulatory and university policy compliance, and effective risk management. The role also provides coordination and oversight for related procurements tied to capital projects, including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), technology systems, and other ancillary components, while collaborating with broader Facilities and Operations procurement initiatives and personnel.
In addition to sourcing responsibilities, the position oversees contract development, negotiation, and execution. This includes maintaining and continuously improving standard contract templates and working closely with University Counsel to review and approve any deviations. Periodic review of change orders for quality control may also be required as part of compliance responsibilities.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in building and managing sourcing and contracting processes across all phases of capital projects within a complex institutional environment. The role requires a hands-on approach to developing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, strategic preferred supplier programs, as well as contracts, while also driving strategic, long-term process improvements based on spend analytics and market intelligence and the overall goals of the University. The individual will apply industry best practices in procurement, reporting, and vendor management, and will work effectively both independently and in close partnership with other procurement professionals, project managers, planners, and stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and familiarity with project management tools are essential. Equally important is the ability to deliver high levels of customer service, manage competing priorities, and execute a high volume of procurements within tight timelines.
Solicitation and Sourcing management:
- Lead end-to-end (sourcing to contracting) process for Capital Projects.
- Develop scope, specification and appropriate solicitation documents.
- Ensure adherence to Procurement policies and project timelines.
- Establish and maintain a preferred architects, engineers, general contractors, design-builders and construction managers program.
- Coordinate and prioritize with project planners and project managers to determine procurement needs, specifications and project timelines.
Negotiation
- Review proposals against project budgets, industry benchmarks and compare to each other and negotiate best value in scope and cost for the university.
- Lead negotiations process (pricing, risk, terms, service level, etc.)
Contract Preparation and Management
- In collaboration with Executive Director and University General Counsel, develop contract templates based on project type.
- In concert with the University Counsel, review, propose and resolve any proposed modifications to the standard contract templates.
- Coordinate contract review process with General Counsel and Project Managers. Prepare contracts for execution for services including all pertinent and required provisions for the capital projects.
Reporting/Client and Customer Service
- Provide regular updates and reporting on the status of solicitations and contract preparation to key stakeholders with timelines for task completions.
- Meet regularly with project planners and project managers to discuss status of solicitations and contracts and prioritization of procurements.
Compliance
- Assure compliance with university policies and procedures and notify and gain approval from Chief Procurement Officer for any proposed deviations from requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field or related professional experience.
- 10 plus years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting for architecture, engineering and construction management services.
- Experience with procurement and contracting for an institutional or large-organization entity managing facility projects, renovations and/or new construction.
- Candidate must have experience managing a portfolio of simultaneously bidding and soliciting proposals.
- Microsoft software, Excel, Word, Power Point, web-based database project management systems.
- Familiarity with procurement industry best practices, budget and financial management systems, such as People Soft; contract requirements and legal terms and definitions; and project management and reporting software such as PMWeb.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Procurement and contracting experience with an institution of higher education.
- Familiarity with the AIA contract suite.
- Willing to share knowledge based on experience freely with others.
- Professional licensing desirable.
- Ability to communicate graphically desirable, as well as good writing skills.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
- This position is based on the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus and operates in a primarily on-site, hybrid work environment with flexibility for occasional remote work.
Salary Range:
Minimum $108,200.00, Midpoint $135,300.00, Maximum $162,400.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Procurement Specialist
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CPPB, and letters confirming your role involved strategic sourcing or contract negotiation. USCIS reviewers look for evidence your procurement work required specialized knowledge, not general purchasing tasks.
Target industries with repeat PERM filing history
Defense contractors, hospital systems, and large manufacturers file PERM for Procurement Specialists far more consistently than retail or small businesses. Cross-reference DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which industries have sponsored this specific SOC code in recent fiscal years.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Procurement Specialist roles with green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have already navigated PERM for this job category, cutting out companies that lack institutional knowledge of the process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your metro area's prevailing wage for your SOC code. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, or the PERM application fails regardless of employer intent.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer timeline
Ask prospective employers to begin the PERM recruitment process within 90 days of your start date. Delays push back your priority date and extend the path to a green card, particularly for EB-3 applicants from high-backlog countries.
Understand how O*NET defines your role for PERM
PERM job descriptions must align with the O*NET occupation profile for Procurement Specialists. If your duties span categories like Purchasing Agents and Buyers, the employer's attorney should select the classification that best matches your actual daily responsibilities to avoid PERM audits.
Green Card Procurement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Procurement Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you hold equivalent credentials and the employer can document that the position genuinely demands graduate-level expertise, which is less common in standard procurement titles but more realistic for senior sourcing managers or contract strategists.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, the PERM process has no annual lottery and directly targets permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition even begins, whereas H-1B authorization can start within months. For Procurement Specialists from most countries, the EB-3 backlog is minimal, making the overall green card timeline faster than it sounds once PERM is certified.
How can I find Procurement Specialist jobs with active green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Procurement Specialist roles where employers have documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM. This is more efficient than broad job searches because PERM filings are public DOL records, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data directly in the job search interface.
What does the DOL recruitment period mean for my job search timeline?
Before filing PERM, your employer must complete a mandatory DOL-supervised recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, posting the role and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This happens before your I-140 is filed, so from a practical standpoint, you should start talking to employers about sponsorship well before you need the green card in hand. Delays in starting recruitment directly delay your priority date.
Can I switch procurement employers after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you may be able to port your green card petition to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules, as long as your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Procurement and supply chain roles generally fall within the same SOC groupings, but confirm the job duties overlap closely enough before making any employer change.