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Purchasing Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes foreign workers rather than issuing temporary status. Employers file on your behalf, covering procurement-specific prevailing wage requirements and DOL audit documentation before your I-140 petition advances toward lawful permanent residency.
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Location: Morrisville, NC 27560
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Day Shift
Pay: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour
Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Summary
The Service Parts Buyer II supports procurement and sourcing activities for service materials within the Instrument and Enterprise Services (IES) division. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability of service parts to support global field service operations and distribution centers while maintaining cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with established procurement processes. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, Global Business Solutions (GBS), supply chain teams, and suppliers to meet customer and business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support service parts procurement activities based on demand requirements, inventory plans, and order plans.
- Ensure service parts availability across global distribution centers to support field service operations and customer commitments.
- Collaborate with Global Business Solutions (GBS) to execute transactional procurement activities efficiently.
- Assist with supplier negotiations and pricing discussions to support cost control and cost-saving initiatives.
- Participate in supplier relationship management activities, including supplier performance reviews.
- Work with Supply Chain teams (Logistics, Demand Planning, Master Data, and Sourcing) to resolve operational issues and escalate complex matters.
- Support field service technicians by providing delivery status updates and expediting materials when necessary.
- Monitor supplier performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and support corrective actions.
- Identify and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
- Support service parts lifecycle management, including new part introductions, obsolescence, and discontinuation activities.
- Review purchase orders, order confirmations, and advance shipping notices (ASNs) for accuracy.
- Maintain and update material master data in SAP and related systems, including lead times and MRP parameters.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational training (APICS, CIPS, BME, or related certifications).
- Equivalent early-career experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing environments.
- Experience in a service organization.
- Experience supporting spare parts or service parts supply chains.
- Exposure to global procurement and supply chain operations.
- Understanding of supply chain management and procurement principles.
- Knowledge of inventory planning and procurement processes.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Familiarity with material master data management and MRP settings.
- Understanding of supplier performance metrics and SLAs.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Supplier management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Position: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Morrisville, NC 27560
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Day Shift
Pay: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour
Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Summary
The Service Parts Buyer II supports procurement and sourcing activities for service materials within the Instrument and Enterprise Services (IES) division. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability of service parts to support global field service operations and distribution centers while maintaining cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with established procurement processes. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, Global Business Solutions (GBS), supply chain teams, and suppliers to meet customer and business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support service parts procurement activities based on demand requirements, inventory plans, and order plans.
- Ensure service parts availability across global distribution centers to support field service operations and customer commitments.
- Collaborate with Global Business Solutions (GBS) to execute transactional procurement activities efficiently.
- Assist with supplier negotiations and pricing discussions to support cost control and cost-saving initiatives.
- Participate in supplier relationship management activities, including supplier performance reviews.
- Work with Supply Chain teams (Logistics, Demand Planning, Master Data, and Sourcing) to resolve operational issues and escalate complex matters.
- Support field service technicians by providing delivery status updates and expediting materials when necessary.
- Monitor supplier performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and support corrective actions.
- Identify and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
- Support service parts lifecycle management, including new part introductions, obsolescence, and discontinuation activities.
- Review purchase orders, order confirmations, and advance shipping notices (ASNs) for accuracy.
- Maintain and update material master data in SAP and related systems, including lead times and MRP parameters.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational training (APICS, CIPS, BME, or related certifications).
- Equivalent early-career experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing environments.
- Experience in a service organization.
- Experience supporting spare parts or service parts supply chains.
- Exposure to global procurement and supply chain operations.
- Understanding of supply chain management and procurement principles.
- Knowledge of inventory planning and procurement processes.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Familiarity with material master data management and MRP settings.
- Understanding of supplier performance metrics and SLAs.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Supplier management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Purchasing Specialist
Document your procurement credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, CPSM or CPM certifications, and detailed employment records showing contract negotiation and supplier management duties. PERM audits frequently target purchasing roles because job requirements must precisely match your documented background.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for purchasing or supply chain roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and rarely treat sponsorship as a dealbreaker at the offer stage.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B lottery pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual lottery and no cap concerns for most nationalities. Your employer files PERM and then I-140 on a predictable timeline, and your current work authorization can often bridge the gap through concurrent I-485 filing.
Clarify SOC code classification with your employer
Purchasing Specialist roles can be classified under multiple O*NET and Standard Occupational Classification codes. The SOC code your employer selects for the PERM application determines your prevailing wage tier, so confirm it reflects your actual duties before DOL submission.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers efficiently
Searching for employers who sponsor green cards for purchasing roles takes weeks manually. Migrate Mate filters verified sponsoring companies by role and location, so you reach the PERM-ready employers without sorting through positions that will never offer sponsorship.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get written confirmation that your employer will initiate PERM within a defined period after your start date. Purchasing departments with high turnover sometimes delay filings, and a vague verbal agreement leaves you without status protection if priorities shift after you join.
Green Card Purchasing Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Purchasing Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Purchasing Specialist positions qualify at the EB-3 level, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, though self-petitioned NIW cases are rare in procurement. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the posted job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to lottery selection, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjudication typically take two to four years for most nationalities, compared to an H-1B approval within a few months.
What does PERM labor certification involve for purchasing roles?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For Purchasing Specialist roles, DOL scrutinizes whether the job requirements, including specific procurement systems or commodity experience, are genuinely necessary or artificially tailored to your background. Audits are common, so documentation of the recruitment process must be thorough.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Purchasing Specialist position?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so you need to focus on employers with a documented history of PERM filings. Migrate Mate identifies companies that have sponsored foreign workers in purchasing and supply chain roles, letting you target your applications at employers who have already navigated the PERM process and are willing to do it again.
Can I stay in the U.S. while my green card application is pending?
Yes, if you file Form I-485 concurrently with or after I-140 approval, USCIS issues an Employment Authorization Document that lets you work legally while your case is pending. You can also change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days under AC21 portability, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification as the sponsored position.