Purchasing Assistant Green Card Jobs
Purchasing Assistant roles can qualify for EB-3 sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and advanced-degree candidates may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics regularly sponsor foreign professionals in procurement support roles. Finding the right sponsorship match starts with knowing which employers file PERM for this occupation.
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Get Access To All JobsPurchasing Assistant | Carson, CA
Regular Employee | Salary Non-Exempt | $25.00 - 30.00
What you’ll do:
The Purchasing Assistant position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Management department by providing administrative support, entering data, accurately reporting information in a timely manner, filing, interacting with cross-functional teams, and working on special projects.
- Provide administrative support to the Supply Chain Management team, including data entry
- Ensure purchase orders and invoices are properly processed; may require data entry and analysis
- Complete monthly reports (charts, data, and graphs) in a timely and accurate manner
- Assist in maintaining adequate records to support buying activities, audit control, supplier performance, and expenditure reporting
- Able to take on some responsibilities for procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations - indirect material) items
- Assist with analyzing quotes and soliciting written and verbal quotes from suppliers
- Prepare and handle confidential information
- Follow established processes and procedures and assist in implementing improvements
- Other tasks as assigned
What you need to be successful:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, 2-4 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven understanding of general business practices
- Excellent attendance
- Must be willing to maintain confidentiality under varying circumstances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – proven ability in Excel to generate graphs/charts, V Lookup, Pivot Tables, etc. along with a strong skillset to put together presentations for executive level reporting
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Versatile, flexible, with a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities
- Articulate, energetic, creative, and positive
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong reading comprehension and grammar skills
- Comfortable working with minimal direction, on occasion
Why Aebi Schmidt Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
- Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
- Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care
At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are:
The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.
At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@aebi-schmidt.com.
Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer
Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.
Purchasing Assistant | Carson, CA
Regular Employee | Salary Non-Exempt | $25.00 - 30.00
What you’ll do:
The Purchasing Assistant position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Management department by providing administrative support, entering data, accurately reporting information in a timely manner, filing, interacting with cross-functional teams, and working on special projects.
- Provide administrative support to the Supply Chain Management team, including data entry
- Ensure purchase orders and invoices are properly processed; may require data entry and analysis
- Complete monthly reports (charts, data, and graphs) in a timely and accurate manner
- Assist in maintaining adequate records to support buying activities, audit control, supplier performance, and expenditure reporting
- Able to take on some responsibilities for procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations - indirect material) items
- Assist with analyzing quotes and soliciting written and verbal quotes from suppliers
- Prepare and handle confidential information
- Follow established processes and procedures and assist in implementing improvements
- Other tasks as assigned
What you need to be successful:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, 2-4 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven understanding of general business practices
- Excellent attendance
- Must be willing to maintain confidentiality under varying circumstances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – proven ability in Excel to generate graphs/charts, V Lookup, Pivot Tables, etc. along with a strong skillset to put together presentations for executive level reporting
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Versatile, flexible, with a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities
- Articulate, energetic, creative, and positive
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong reading comprehension and grammar skills
- Comfortable working with minimal direction, on occasion
Why Aebi Schmidt Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
- Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
- Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care
At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are:
The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.
At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@aebi-schmidt.com.
Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer
Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Purchasing Assistant
Document your procurement credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, supplier negotiation records, and purchase order management experience now. PERM requires your employer to certify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation slow the labor certification filing.
Target PERM-filing employers in supply-chain-heavy industries
Manufacturing, healthcare distribution, and retail chains file PERM for Purchasing Assistants far more often than professional services firms. Filter your job search by industry first, then confirm the employer has an immigration sponsorship policy before investing time in applications.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Purchasing Assistant openings by employers with active PERM and EB-3 filing history, so you're not guessing which companies sponsor. Connecting with verified sponsoring employers early cuts weeks from your job search.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the offered salary against DOL's OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location. If the wage falls below the prevailing wage determination, PERM certification will be denied regardless of employer intent to sponsor you.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer letter
Ask employers to specify the EB-2 or EB-3 category and confirm they'll cover PERM attorney costs before you sign. Verbal commitments on sponsorship are unenforceable, and switching employers mid-process restarts the PERM clock unless you meet strict portability conditions.
Understand the EB-3 priority date before filing begins
Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your country's EB-3 priority date before your employer files the I-140. Nationals from high-backlog countries face multi-year waits after I-140 approval, and knowing this upfront helps you plan your stay on a bridging nonimmigrant status.
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Find Purchasing Assistant JobsPurchasing Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Purchasing Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Purchasing Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles, since they typically require at least a bachelor's degree or two or more years of specialized training. If the specific role requires an advanced degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, EB-2 sponsorship may apply. Your employer determines the category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Purchasing Assistants?
The H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process involves a DOL labor market test and typically takes 12 to 24 months before you can file the I-140 petition, making it slower than H-1B but permanent in outcome. There's no lottery, so your employer's willingness to file is the primary variable.
Where can I find Purchasing Assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Purchasing Assistant openings by employers with verified PERM and EB-3 filing history. General job boards don't surface sponsorship data, so you'd otherwise need to research each employer's immigration history manually through DOL disclosure files, which is time-consuming and opaque.
What does a U.S. employer need to do to sponsor a Purchasing Assistant for a green card?
The employer must file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrating through recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire process requires the employer to commit legal and filing resources, which is why many smaller firms decline to sponsor even when they're interested in foreign candidates.
Does the Purchasing Assistant role need to be a specialty occupation for PERM sponsorship to work?
No. The specialty occupation standard applies to H-1B visas, not PERM-based green card sponsorship. EB-3 covers skilled workers whose roles require at least two years of training or experience, even if a bachelor's degree isn't strictly required. Purchasing Assistants typically qualify because the role involves specialized knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and ERP systems that can't be learned without structured training or prior experience.
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