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Vendor Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step process that leads to permanent residency.
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Develops various supply contracts of all sizes for various locations and regions. Develops contracts through all phases ensuring stakeholders and suppliers are involved throughout the process and project is managed to completion. Interacts with internal and external customers and stakeholders to facilitate end-user satisfaction, ensure outstanding supplier performance, and takes action to resolve any contract or supplier related issues.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and executes sourcing strategies to include analyzing data, supplier capabilities and business needs. Assembles and presents concise business cases, vendor negotiations and oversees the implementation of contract awards.
- Establishes and manages projects involving key stakeholders and suppliers through the process of discovery, analysis, negotiation, and finalization of contracts. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments related to assigned areas.
- Builds effective working relationships with suppliers and customers. Incorporates the appropriate feedback and perspectives to improve outcomes, resolve issues and enhance processes.
- Coordinates repair costs, parts, training and diagnostic software needs if equipment is related to a project. Ensures related equipment repair costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
- Coordinates required technology reviews and related interface costs, timelines and recommendations if computer software or hardware is related to a supply project. Ensures technology costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
- Coordinates legal and excluded provider reviews per legal and corporate guidelines.
- Identifies and develops cost reduction ideas and initiatives, including consideration of alternative strategies for implementation. Evaluates internal and external benchmarking data to identify value beyond acquisition costs.
- Creates effective relationships and timely communications with vendors and supply chain colleagues across the organization in the daily completion of duties.
- Monitors compliance with contracts within the portfolio. Reports unfavorable variances and works with end users to resolve issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Three years' experience
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
8725010033 Supply Chain Mgmt
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops various supply contracts of all sizes for various locations and regions. Develops contracts through all phases ensuring stakeholders and suppliers are involved throughout the process and project is managed to completion. Interacts with internal and external customers and stakeholders to facilitate end-user satisfaction, ensure outstanding supplier performance, and takes action to resolve any contract or supplier related issues.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and executes sourcing strategies to include analyzing data, supplier capabilities and business needs. Assembles and presents concise business cases, vendor negotiations and oversees the implementation of contract awards.
- Establishes and manages projects involving key stakeholders and suppliers through the process of discovery, analysis, negotiation, and finalization of contracts. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments related to assigned areas.
- Builds effective working relationships with suppliers and customers. Incorporates the appropriate feedback and perspectives to improve outcomes, resolve issues and enhance processes.
- Coordinates repair costs, parts, training and diagnostic software needs if equipment is related to a project. Ensures related equipment repair costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
- Coordinates required technology reviews and related interface costs, timelines and recommendations if computer software or hardware is related to a supply project. Ensures technology costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
- Coordinates legal and excluded provider reviews per legal and corporate guidelines.
- Identifies and develops cost reduction ideas and initiatives, including consideration of alternative strategies for implementation. Evaluates internal and external benchmarking data to identify value beyond acquisition costs.
- Creates effective relationships and timely communications with vendors and supply chain colleagues across the organization in the daily completion of duties.
- Monitors compliance with contracts within the portfolio. Reports unfavorable variances and works with end users to resolve issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Three years' experience
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
8725010033 Supply Chain Mgmt
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Vendor Manager
Document your supply chain credentials early
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CIPS, and performance reviews that tie your credentials to vendor contract management before you start applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously filed PERM applications under procurement or supply chain job titles. Employers who have done it before move faster and make fewer mistakes that delay your green card timeline.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility in your resume
If your Vendor Manager role requires an advanced degree or you hold specialized credentials beyond a bachelor's degree, position yourself for EB-2. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year degree, and both paths are valid depending on how the employer defines the role.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Vendor Manager roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified wage level, and a Level I or II designation can affect your actual offer significantly.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Vendor Manager roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing data so you spend time pursuing employers who sponsor, not ones where sponsorship is an unknown conversation.
Account for PERM recruitment timing in your job search
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing, which typically adds several months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Start conversations about sponsorship intent early so the timeline doesn't catch both parties off guard.
Green Card Vendor Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vendor Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Vendor Manager positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position involves duties that go beyond standard professional practice. How the employer writes the job description and the PERM labor certification matters for which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Vendor Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery, while PERM-based EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process before your employer files the I-140, which means the green card path typically takes longer to initiate but results in permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the DOL recruitment process involve for a Vendor Manager PERM case?
Your employer must run a mandatory recruitment period under DOL rules, which includes job postings in specific venues, a 30-day job order with the State Workforce Agency, and documentation that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This happens before PERM is filed with DOL. The recruitment documentation must show the Vendor Manager role was genuinely tested in the U.S. labor market.
How do I find Vendor Manager jobs where employers actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Vendor Manager roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can skip the guesswork of asking HR whether sponsorship is possible. Employers who have completed PERM filings before are far more likely to have an established process and internal legal resources to move your case forward efficiently.
Can I use O*NET to confirm that a Vendor Manager role qualifies as a specialty occupation for immigration purposes?
O*NET provides the occupational classification data that immigration practitioners and employers use to support specialty occupation arguments, including degree requirements and job zone ratings. For PERM cases specifically, the O*NET profile for Vendor Manager or related titles helps establish that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree, which is a foundational requirement for both EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility.