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Project Buyer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Procurement roles that require a bachelor's degree and specialized supply chain expertise qualify under these categories, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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- Houston, Texas, United States
Stage
Experienced Level
Time
Full time
Type
Employee
Place
Hybrid
Job Description
At Fugro, Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) ensures the business receives the right goods and services from the right suppliers, at the right cost and time, while managing operational, financial, compliance, and supplier risks. The function’s core supply chain areas are Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Travel.
The Project Buyer plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities and supports end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for assigned projects, mobilizations, client contracts, vessels, and operational campaigns. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers, the Project Buyer ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in line with project scope, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and company governance.
Combining disciplined purchasing with project-focused planning, the Project Buyer proactively identifies long-lead requirements, commercial and supply risks, supplier dependencies, and delivery constraints to help protect project readiness and customer commitments.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment (QHSSE) as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Participate in project kickoff, planning, schedule, and readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain a project procurement plan aligned with project milestones and required-on-site dates.
- Translate approved technical scopes and demand forecasts into sourcing and purchasing actions.
- Identify long-lead items, critical-path requirements, and procurement constraints early.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness, specifications, budget coding, approvals, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate requests for quotation or proposal, commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation, and award recommendations.
- Create, amend, and administer purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and procurement procedures.
- Use approved suppliers and negotiated agreements whenever suitable, while supporting justified new-supplier requirements.
- Serve as the procurement point of contact for assigned project suppliers.
- Confirm supplier acknowledgement of scope, price, terms, delivery dates, documentation, and quality requirements.
- Monitor order status and coordinate expediting with suppliers, Logistics, Operations, and project teams.
- Escalate delivery, quality, capacity, or commercial issues and coordinate recovery actions.
- Track committed procurement spend against project budgets and forecasts.
- Identify and document savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities.
- Support compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, supplier due diligence, contractual terms, and applicable safety and ethical standards.
- Maintain visibility of procurement risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, logistics constraints, supplier performance concerns, and provide timely status, exception, risk, and recovery updates.
- Build effective working relationships with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and support project mobilization, execution, demobilization, and closeout activities.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable sourcing and purchasing records.
- Leverage available inventory across company locations and business units before initiating external purchases, utilizing intercompany transfers where practical to reduce costs, avoid duplicate purchases, and document savings.
Job Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, logistics, operations management, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Have 3 or more years of experience as a Buyer including sourcing, expediting and invoice resolution.
- Experience in ERP, e-procurement, and supplier-management systems.
- Supplier performance, expediting, and issue resolution.
- Cost control, budget tracking, and procurement forecasting. Supply, schedule, logistics, and supplier-risk management.
- Procurement governance, delegated authority, ethics, and audit readiness.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and proficiency with reporting tools.
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise systems, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot used for research, automation, reporting, and process optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 11.
- Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
What’s in it for you?
At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.
We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Fugro USA posting Disclaimer
Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.
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Ashley Morales
Talent Acquisition Partner
Location
- Houston, Texas, United States
Stage
Experienced Level
Time
Full time
Type
Employee
Place
Hybrid
Job Description
At Fugro, Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) ensures the business receives the right goods and services from the right suppliers, at the right cost and time, while managing operational, financial, compliance, and supplier risks. The function’s core supply chain areas are Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Travel.
The Project Buyer plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities and supports end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for assigned projects, mobilizations, client contracts, vessels, and operational campaigns. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers, the Project Buyer ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in line with project scope, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and company governance.
Combining disciplined purchasing with project-focused planning, the Project Buyer proactively identifies long-lead requirements, commercial and supply risks, supplier dependencies, and delivery constraints to help protect project readiness and customer commitments.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment (QHSSE) as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Participate in project kickoff, planning, schedule, and readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain a project procurement plan aligned with project milestones and required-on-site dates.
- Translate approved technical scopes and demand forecasts into sourcing and purchasing actions.
- Identify long-lead items, critical-path requirements, and procurement constraints early.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness, specifications, budget coding, approvals, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate requests for quotation or proposal, commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation, and award recommendations.
- Create, amend, and administer purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and procurement procedures.
- Use approved suppliers and negotiated agreements whenever suitable, while supporting justified new-supplier requirements.
- Serve as the procurement point of contact for assigned project suppliers.
- Confirm supplier acknowledgement of scope, price, terms, delivery dates, documentation, and quality requirements.
- Monitor order status and coordinate expediting with suppliers, Logistics, Operations, and project teams.
- Escalate delivery, quality, capacity, or commercial issues and coordinate recovery actions.
- Track committed procurement spend against project budgets and forecasts.
- Identify and document savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities.
- Support compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, supplier due diligence, contractual terms, and applicable safety and ethical standards.
- Maintain visibility of procurement risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, logistics constraints, supplier performance concerns, and provide timely status, exception, risk, and recovery updates.
- Build effective working relationships with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and support project mobilization, execution, demobilization, and closeout activities.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable sourcing and purchasing records.
- Leverage available inventory across company locations and business units before initiating external purchases, utilizing intercompany transfers where practical to reduce costs, avoid duplicate purchases, and document savings.
Job Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, logistics, operations management, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Have 3 or more years of experience as a Buyer including sourcing, expediting and invoice resolution.
- Experience in ERP, e-procurement, and supplier-management systems.
- Supplier performance, expediting, and issue resolution.
- Cost control, budget tracking, and procurement forecasting. Supply, schedule, logistics, and supplier-risk management.
- Procurement governance, delegated authority, ethics, and audit readiness.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and proficiency with reporting tools.
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise systems, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot used for research, automation, reporting, and process optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 11.
- Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
What’s in it for you?
At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.
We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Fugro USA posting Disclaimer
Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
For more information
Ashley Morales
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Buyer
Document your procurement credentials precisely
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and employment records that show your progression into project buying roles. PERM requires your employer to define minimum requirements for the position, so your credentials must match what the job genuinely needs, not what sounds impressive.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified listings
Search Migrate Mate for Project Buyer roles at employers with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings for procurement roles before saves you from employers who theoretically sponsor but rarely follow through.
Target manufacturers and defense contractors specifically
Large manufacturers and defense contractors hire project buyers in volume and have established PERM pipelines. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand the recruitment-test requirements DOL imposes before certifying your labor certification application.
Verify your prevailing wage category before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Your offer must meet the DOL-determined prevailing wage at the right experience level, or PERM certification will be denied before it reaches USCIS.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
Project Buyer roles that require only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive supply chain experience, your employer can file under EB-2, which may affect your priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
Negotiate I-140 filing before your start date
PERM certification can take a year or more, so push your employer to begin the prevailing wage determination process immediately after you accept an offer. An earlier priority date protects your place in the queue and matters significantly if you were born in a country with per-country backlog issues.
Green Card Project Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PERM process for a Project Buyer role?
PERM labor certification is filed by your employer with the Department of Labor to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. The process includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test with specific advertising requirements. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full sequence, from PERM filing through adjustment of status or consular processing, can take several years depending on your country of birth and current priority date movement.
How does EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for project buyers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no expiration. Green card sponsorship also involves PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, a step that has no equivalent in the H-1B process. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before their I-485 can be approved.
Can I search for Project Buyer jobs with green card sponsorship in one place?
Migrate Mate lists Project Buyer roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have actually completed the PERM and I-140 process for procurement roles rather than employers who may sponsor in theory but rarely do in practice.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers as a Project Buyer?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition. You should not change employers before meeting these conditions or you risk having to restart the entire PERM process from the beginning.
Does my supply chain experience count toward EB-2 eligibility as a Project Buyer?
EB-2 covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive experience in the specialty. If the Project Buyer position your employer defines genuinely requires that level of specialized supply chain expertise, the role can qualify for EB-2 even without a master's degree. USCIS scrutinizes whether the stated requirements are consistent with what the job actually demands, so the job description used in the PERM filing must accurately reflect the position's real complexity.