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Sourcing Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making sponsorship a longer but permanent path compared to temporary work visas.
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MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, we have provided quality tools and expert services to assist our customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.
Company Mission Statement: Empower global research that unlocks life-changing solutions and inspires a meaningful life.
MP Biomedicals Benefits:
- Bonus Pay
- Monthly Childcare Credit
- Free breakfast on Mondays
- Free Catered Lunches Tuesday-Friday
- Paid Vacation
- Paid PTO Hours
- 10 Paid Company Holidays per Year
- 401k with Company Match
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits
- HSA
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
- Learning and Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- And so much more!
Primary Function
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent is responsible for researching and developing purchasing arrangements primarily for specialty and commodity chemicals supporting Business Development, industrial, life science, and pharmaceutical customers. This role independently leads complex sourcing activities, develops new and alternate sources, and works closely with global Sales and Product Management teams to provide rapid response to customer requests for quote of new or existing products. Other materials may be sourced as needed.
- Lead chemical sourcing based on customer requests for quotes and orders, including developing new sources and maintaining relationships with approved suppliers.
- Chemicals include specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, and reagents. Other materials, components, products, or services may be sourced as needed.
- Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate technical, commercial, capacity, and supply-continuity risks.
- Manage supplier qualification in alignment with MP Bio’s ISO procedures and coordinate required quality and regulatory documentation.
- Vet potential and existing suppliers for reliable quality, documentation, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
- Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, Incoterms, lead time, and delivery with domestic and international suppliers; resolve supplier issues.
- Lead strategic sourcing projects, monitor supplier performance and risk, support corrective actions, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
- Issue requisitions and purchase orders based on sales orders and stocking strategy; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel, provide team coverage, and perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field; advanced degree preferred.
- Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, including chemical sourcing in Life Science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or a comparable industry.
- Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, commercial negotiation, and supply-risk mitigation.
- Strong analytical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills. Must manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Stable work history required.
Work Environment
- Position is based in Solon, Ohio.
- Office and manufacturing environment as required to meet with project stakeholders, internal and external resources, and to understand and complete project coordination responsibilities.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (1 hour or longer), and to work in front of a computer or laptop to complete tasks.
- Ability to flex with the need to work across multiple time zones as projects require.
- PPE as required.
About MP Biomedicals:
MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, we have provided quality tools and expert services to assist our customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.
Company Mission Statement: Empower global research that unlocks life-changing solutions and inspires a meaningful life.
MP Biomedicals Benefits:
- Bonus Pay
- Monthly Childcare Credit
- Free breakfast on Mondays
- Free Catered Lunches Tuesday-Friday
- Paid Vacation
- Paid PTO Hours
- 10 Paid Company Holidays per Year
- 401k with Company Match
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits
- HSA
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
- Learning and Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- And so much more!
Primary Function
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent is responsible for researching and developing purchasing arrangements primarily for specialty and commodity chemicals supporting Business Development, industrial, life science, and pharmaceutical customers. This role independently leads complex sourcing activities, develops new and alternate sources, and works closely with global Sales and Product Management teams to provide rapid response to customer requests for quote of new or existing products. Other materials may be sourced as needed.
- Lead chemical sourcing based on customer requests for quotes and orders, including developing new sources and maintaining relationships with approved suppliers.
- Chemicals include specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, and reagents. Other materials, components, products, or services may be sourced as needed.
- Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate technical, commercial, capacity, and supply-continuity risks.
- Manage supplier qualification in alignment with MP Bio’s ISO procedures and coordinate required quality and regulatory documentation.
- Vet potential and existing suppliers for reliable quality, documentation, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
- Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, Incoterms, lead time, and delivery with domestic and international suppliers; resolve supplier issues.
- Lead strategic sourcing projects, monitor supplier performance and risk, support corrective actions, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
- Issue requisitions and purchase orders based on sales orders and stocking strategy; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel, provide team coverage, and perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field; advanced degree preferred.
- Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, including chemical sourcing in Life Science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or a comparable industry.
- Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, commercial negotiation, and supply-risk mitigation.
- Strong analytical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills. Must manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Stable work history required.
Work Environment
- Position is based in Solon, Ohio.
- Office and manufacturing environment as required to meet with project stakeholders, internal and external resources, and to understand and complete project coordination responsibilities.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (1 hour or longer), and to work in front of a computer or laptop to complete tasks.
- Ability to flex with the need to work across multiple time zones as projects require.
- PPE as required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sourcing Analyst
Match your degree to the role
PERM requires your degree field to align with the Sourcing Analyst position's stated requirements. A supply chain, business, or industrial engineering degree strengthens your EB-3 case; an MBA or operations-focused master's degree can support EB-2 eligibility.
Identify employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to find companies that have filed PERM applications for sourcing or procurement roles. Employers who have sponsored before are far more likely to repeat the process than those encountering it for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your Sourcing Analyst job search by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll surface employers who have already navigated PERM for comparable roles, cutting your research time and improving your targeting.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's PERM application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check your metro area's Level I through Level IV rates before discussing compensation.
Clarify sponsorship timing during offer discussions
Ask whether the employer will file PERM within your first year or after a probationary period. Some companies delay sponsorship until 12 or 18 months of tenure, which affects how quickly your green card process can begin.
Gather procurement credentials that reinforce specialty occupation
Professional certifications such as CPSM or CSCP signal that your Sourcing Analyst role requires specialized knowledge, which supports the DOL requirement that the position is not general administrative work eligible for a non-degreed candidate.
Green Card Sourcing Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Sourcing Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Sourcing Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate that the position involves specialized expertise beyond a standard four-year credential. USCIS evaluates the job requirements as written, so the offer letter and PERM application language both matter.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Sourcing Analyst?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed every three years, subject to annual cap lottery uncertainty. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years for cap-current countries, longer for nationals from India or China due to priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews the prevailing wage, job description, and recruitment results before certifying the application. The employer bears the cost and filing burden. Your role is to ensure the job description accurately reflects your actual duties and that your credentials clearly meet the stated minimum requirements.
How can I find Sourcing Analyst jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Sourcing Analyst openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not relying on job description language that may be vague or inaccurate. Targeting companies with prior PERM filings in procurement or supply chain roles significantly improves your chances of securing an offer that includes sponsorship.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval restarts the process entirely. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is established, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role after your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. A Sourcing Analyst moving to a comparable procurement position generally qualifies, but the new employer must confirm they'll continue the sponsorship.